Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
I’m having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that my husband is dating a woman 15 years younger (my kids told me about her) after 11 years of marriage and just a few months of separation. He’s 41 with 2 young kids — it just feels so icky and like a punch … Read more
From a Divorced Girl Smiling reader: Talk to me about going to a wedding alone post separation/divorce. Mine is still fresh as can be – he told me 6 weeks ago and just moved out 3 weeks ago. Like, the invite I got today was still addressed to both of us. Thankfully my soon-to-be-ex will … Read more
What do you do when your wife walks out on you? That’s the question of this reader, whose wife left and who is blaming himself: I have only myself to blame. I could have done so many things different to make her happy. She begged me to change but I was a stubborn ass and … Read more
Facing divorce isn’t easy. This is an article I wrote that was published in the Alpha Chi Omega magazine. I was an Alpha Chi at I.U. Facing Divorce? Here is Some Sisterly Advice: It’s been over 30 years since I attended an Alpha Chi candlelight ceremony for a mystery sister who was either getting lavaliered, … Read more
Healing after a breakup takes time. It isn’t easy. BUT, there is one thing that will prolong your sadness, and might even keep you sad forever. Let me explain… HAVE YOU EVER LOST SOMEONE YOU LOVE? Someone who touched you at the core of your being and who in your wildest dreams, you never thought … Read more
There are many things that can make a person feel anxious during divorce. One of them is overthinking things. Do you find yourself reading too much into situations or spending too much time trying to make decisions? You are likely overthinking things and it is probably not helpful to your emotional well-being. Here are 4 … Read more
Being newly divorced is probably the most stressful time in a person’s life. You’re mourning the loss of the most serious relationship you’ve ever had. You’re stressed to the hilt about finances. You’re watching your children’s lives in upheaval. And you’re trying to figure out your new life. Because of these stressful factors, people getting … Read more
As single parents, we have so much on our plates that we are trying to manage: our jobs, our kids, our finances, maintaining a household, getting along with the ex, social obligations, hobbies, and maybe a significant other. And, if you aren’t divorced yet, the divorce process is like a whole other job! All of … Read more
When I went through my divorce I was completely and utterly devastated. At first, that looked like shock and me going completely numb. I remember talking to my best friend night after night, repeating the facts to her and figuring out everything that needed to be done in getting over a divorce. One night during … Read more
Going back to work as a single mom is terrifying. I can speak from firsthand experience. But what I learned from having a full time job and being a mom is that Mommy’s new job can turn out to be the best thing, not just for Mommy, but for the the kids, too! Here is … Read more
Why do people cheat? Here are a few possible reasons before I get to a significant reason: 1. A person gets drunk and makes a bad decision. 2. A spouse isn’t interested in sex and the person feels rejected over and over again. 3. A person feels unloved, unappreciated or disrespected. 4. When someone … Read more
Deciding if you should sell your wedding ring after divorce—the essence of bittersweet sentimentality isn’t an easy decision. I get it, which is why my engagement and wedding ring sat in a drawer for about 8 years before I sold them. I ended up selling my wedding ring during a time when I felt … Read more
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