Tips and advice for men and women who have recently split up from a spouse and are now getting divorced.
I got a call from a friend of mine, asking me for advice. My friend is a divorced dad, and his ex-wife is in a relationship with a guy who also has kids. So the other day, my friend went on LinkedIn to check him out. He has never met the guy, who is now … Read more
My ex-husband got remarried over the weekend, and I can’t work out why it bothered me. I certainly don’t want him back, he was abusive emotionally, financially and physically, so why, oh why did it bother me? At the beginning of our marriage we tried to have children, because of some problems on his end … Read more
Things become so much more clear after the dust settles, right? When reflecting on your divorce, you might want to examine why you chose to be in a relationship that didn’t work. This will help you choose the right person in future relationships. That is the topic of this week’s Love Essentially, published in the … Read more
This is an amazing, inspiring guest post by Rabbi Dr. Baruch HaLevi, who advises us to choose a path in divorce. I hope you get as much out of it as I did! A Tale of Two Divorcees by Rabbi Dr. Baruch HaLevi “This is the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in … Read more
A DGS reader wrote the following, regarding her ex’s new girlfriend: My divorce was final 4 months ago and almost a year ago is when he told me he didn’t love me anymore after 24 years of marriage and 3 kids. After he told me he wanted out is when I started noticing signs of … Read more
Thinking of returning to work? I interviewed some working women (most are moms, too) about the benefits of going back to work after divorce and here is what they had to say! Here are 10 benefits of going back to work after divorce, and why it could turn out to be the best … Read more
Have you been hitting the gym during your divorce? If not, what are you waiting for? Exercise during divorce is crucial in feeling your best in many ways, mostly emotional! During a divorce, there are good coping mechanisms, and not-so-good coping mechanisms. Some people use drugs and alcohol to cope, others use religion or therapy. … Read more
Divorced Celebrities Who Bounced Back Stronger Than Ever By Katie Ray from Canterbury Law Firm It may be hard to believe when you are going through it, but divorce is not the end of the world. In fact, the experience can make a person stronger, wiser and so much happier in the long run. … Read more
Several years ago when I was getting divorced, I remember thinking that I didn’t know a single divorced person in my community. It was a terribly lonely and isolating feeling, and at times, I felt like I had no friends after divorce. So, when I met “Julia” in my kickboxing class and found out she … Read more
It is scary and sad, but a harsh reality. Both the rate of people getting cancer and the rate of divorce are sharply on the rise. Therefore, having both a divorce and cancer is becoming more and more possible. I received this letter from a reader. Here is part of it: I am … Read more
Today is February 2nd-just over a month into 2016. The novelty of the new year has probably worn off, with many of our new year’s resolutions already broken. But that’s OK! The way I see it, the dreary darkness of winter is the perfect time to give yourself a detox. I’m not talking about … Read more
This is the journal of Jen Francis, a woman who endured a devastating breakup, and who wanted to share her journey. Her breakup story is so beautifully written. It is also extremely relatable and beyond inspiring. It will bring tears to your eyes. The Anatomy of the Break Up, or 726 Days Back to Being … Read more
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