I need a divorce

I Need a Divorce Even Though Our Marriage Looks Okay

A Divorced Girl Smiling Facebook group page member posted the following question: Has anyone here been the one who initiated the separation/divorce simply because they found their marriage toxic and damaging to their mental health?  I need a divorce. My husband didn’t cheat or hit me and he strongly believes those are the only biblical … Read more

I feel hopeless and alone

I Feel Hopeless and Alone During Divorce

We all have low points in our lives — times when we may feel a bit lost and alone. Going through a divorce or a separation can definitely be one of those times. This reader recently wrote, “I feel hopeless and alone during divorce:”   I feel hopeless and alone. At this point in time … Read more

how to move on when you still love him

How Do You Move On When You Still Love Him?

Sometimes we just want to hear loving, confirming words from someone. Those three words, “I love you,” can make us feel secure, valued and at ease. But, “I love you” doesn’t always translate to, “I want to get back together.” In other words, you can still love someone even if you know it’s over, and … Read more

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How Do You Sleep When Stressed and Anxious about Your Divorce?

I’m having trouble with anxiety. Cannot sleep. Desperately unhappy. How do you sleep when stressed and anxious about your divorce? First, know that you are not alone. Throughout this pandemic specifically, many people are experiencing anxiety and are suffering from many sleepless nights. Add to that the fact that you are either divorced or going … Read more

smell and attraction

Smell and Attraction: We’re Here To Tell You That Smell Matters!

Smell and attraction is an interesting topic. What if you are dating this great person, who looks attractive to you, whose personality you are loving, and for who you have great respect, but there’s one thing off: his smell. In other words, what do you do when there’s a smell and attraction problem? When you’re … Read more

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Finding Out After Your Divorce That Your Ex Cheated

Editors note: Advice from author is not first person as this did not happen to her. There is an old saying that what you don’t know can’t hurt you. There is, of course, much truth to that. Many people would prefer to not find out something that a friend said about them behind their back … Read more

falling in love too soon after divorce

Falling In Love Too Soon After Divorce Leads To Breakup For This Woman

Every divorce situation is unique, which is why there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to how soon or how long a person wants to wait to date and/or get into a relationship. But what happens when you fall for someone too fast, and you realize you’re not really over the end … Read more

divorcing after 30 years

Divorcing After 30 Years: I Wanted to Be With Him and He Said No

From a reader: Decided today we are divorcing after 30 years. He is living in Florida, I’m in Illinois. I wanted to move to Florida to be with him and he said no. Feeling horrible.  I am sorry to hear that you are feeling horrible, but if you commit to feeling better, you most certainly … Read more

dating during coronavirus

My Thoughts on Dating During Coronavirus

I want to share my thoughts on dating during Coronavirus. If you’re a writer or a reader, then you likely know of Gabriel Garcia Márquez’ masterpiece: Love in the Time of Cholera. When that book was published in the mid 80s, I was in my early teens, full of vulnerability and openness.   I knew … Read more