We’re Telling Our Kids TodayWe’re Telling Our Kids Today
We are about to sit our children, the most important people in our lives, down and tell them their lives are about to change forever. As a parent, your job[...]
There’s Nothing Easy About A DivorceThere’s Nothing Easy About A Divorce
Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. The hard part of a marriage comes after. The days, weeks, months, and years after the wedding day. We’ve[...]
I’m getting divorced. Why would I want to hear about your wedding day? Because I do.I’m getting divorced. Why would I want to hear about your wedding day? Because I do.
You’re getting married and can’t wait. I’m almost divorced. You seem uncomfortable discussing your wedding day even though I can see the excitement. Please tell me. Tell me about how[...]
It’d be easier to stay together.It’d be easier to stay together.
This is tough and discouraging. Making tough decisiosn is hard. Acting on tough decisions is even harder. This, dividing up your entire life, everything from the big furniture down to[...]
Share your compassion, not your opinion.Share your compassion, not your opinion.
The moment you regret telling someone something happened to me today. I am pretty good friends with a few people at work. One simple question about a recent vacation I[...]
Conscious Uncoupling… what?Conscious Uncoupling… what?
It’s a term that was originally coined by Gwyneth Paltrow when her and Chris Martin divorced, at least known publicly. I remember hearing a lot of negative feedback about the[...]
The Day My Life Changed With Just One Phone CallThe Day My Life Changed With Just One Phone Call
10 years ago today. I can remember it like it just happened. Michael (my STBX) and I were at a good friends’ wedding reception having a great time. I look[...]
10 Tips for a Long and Happy Marriage… as told by a divorcee.10 Tips for a Long and Happy Marriage… as told by a divorcee.
Hindsight is 20/20. Looking back on my 10 years of marriage, I know exactly why it failed. The many "small" reasons it failed. Read these tips on a successful marriage...[...]
I had my life figured out… then life happened!I had my life figured out… then life happened!
You know when you’re 17 or 18 years old or even early 20’s and you have your whole life figured out? Your goals are lavish, but how you’ll get there[...]
Hardest Decision Ever?Hardest Decision Ever?
What is the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? The one you spent hours/days/weeks/months contemplating. The one that left you feeling stressed, worried, scared, anxious, nervous, and freaked the[...]