Category Archives: Getting Divorced

A DGS reader wrote this: Just went on my first solo date--went to see the movie Bombshell, which was pretty good. Man, why did I used to be so intimidated by enjoying things alone? It’s so peaceful.   First off, congratulations on your s...

Getting over a divorce isn't easy. I know that firsthand. But there's one word that really, really, really slows down the process of moving on: Regret.   "He wouldn't have cheated if I was a better wife." "I never should have taken that ...

Being newly separated is never easy. But what happens when one of the people gets into a new relationship right away? It kills the other person. Here is what's going on with one DGS reader, who writes, "My ex has a new girlfriend after a month." I...

I thought it was important to write about an issue that is oftentimes brushed under the rug, but extremely important, especially during divorce. I’m talking about drinking wine every night to soothe anxiety about divorce and just relax. I did it. ...

So many of us invest our entire selves into our roles in life. Whether that is being a mother, a wife, a homeowner, etc., we find that these identities define us and we rely on them to feel a sense of purpose and importance. Our sense of self gets so...