Getting Divorced? Advice for “I Can’t”

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December 6th, 2017 . Jackie Pilossoph

When getting divorced, men and women often think 'I can't,' meaning, 'I can't take this anymore, I can't deal with him (or her), I can't handle this pressure, I can't coparent with him (or her), I can't get over my anger and I can't date ever again....

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Collaborative Divorce: Why You Might Want One

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October 21st, 2017 . Jackie Pilossoph

I had never heard of collaborative divorce until a few years ago. In fact, if I wasn't the writer of this blog, I probably still wouldn't know what it was. But collaborative divorce is becoming more and more well-known and well received, because it's...

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Trying To Cope With Divorce? Put On Some Tunes!

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September 2nd, 2017 . Jackie Pilossoph

People cope with divorce in many different ways. There are good coping mechanisms and bad coping mechanisms. One good one for me, not just in divorce but in any stressful or difficult situation has been music. I find that putting on some tunes has ma...

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What To Expect When You Turn 50 Years Old: 8 Benefits!

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August 30th, 2017 . Jackie Pilossoph

When I was 49 years old, I went through a breakup with a guy I'd been dating for 6 years. I knew the relationship wasn't working, and I realized I was staying in it because of myfear of being alone. I mean, who wants to start dating again at 49?? It ...

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Woman Going Through A Divorce: “Forget About Sleep. Not Happening.”

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August 22nd, 2017 . Jackie Pilossoph

Here is an email I received from a woman going through a divorce. She sent it around 4am: Today really got the best of me. Putting my home on the market has really taken this divorce to a whole new reality. I am crushed. Once again, my son is mad ...

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