Blended families can be wonderful and beautiful and fulfilling. But because they are so complex, and there are so many different relationships to foster–the couple, the kids, the stepchildren, etc., blended families can also feel challenging, frustrating and disappointing. In this article, I will discuss challenges, as well as how to manage the different blended … Read more
Let’s be honest. Dating after divorce isn’t easy. It’s sort of like a roller coaster. Great dates make us giddy and hopeful and inspired, but a string of bad dates can cause frustration, along with feelings of hopelessness and that awful question, “Will I ever meet someone and fall in love again?” When it comes … Read more
A woman going through a divorce sent this email to me: I was so excited that my soon-to-be-ex finally emailed me and said that he agreed to accept my settlement offer. We finally had a divorce settlement agreement! But the next day he emailed me back and said he changed his mind. He DIDN’T agree. Can … Read more
Mortgage rates have steadily risen over the last few weeks, leading many potential homebuyers to pause their home search. And if you’re getting divorced and planning to move, this might feel frustrating and stressful. Is it a good time to buy a house, despite rising rates? While it is understandable to be concerned about higher … Read more
People going through a divorce do stupid things. It’s not a cut down and I’m not trying to be hurtful, it’s just reality. Trust me, when I was newly separated, I did more stupid things than anyone I know. Why the stupid things? Because going through a divorce is extremely difficult. It’s an emotional, stressful, … Read more
I seriously want to hug the woman who sent me the e-mail below! Like almost every newly separated person, she is fearful of the unknown, sad, in a way, and lonely. But, she ends her e-mail with, “I am working on myself.” Wow. This is the best thing she can say and do right now. … Read more
At the beginning of a breakup and through a divorce, it’s very hard to imagine being friends with your ex. In fact, the relationship usually gets a lot worse (which is unimaginable) when two people go from being in a bad marriage and living together to separating and filing for divorce. In many cases, … Read more
Every divorce situation is unique. From growing apart to cheating to addiction to finances to falling in love with someone else to when a spouse leaves the marital home, there are countless reasons couples split up. What is usually the same in every divorce, however, is anger, bitterness, resentment and other negative feelings on one … Read more
Dating a divorced man in his forties can be really, really tricky. Every divorced guy has his own unique story, and what he is going to be like in a relationship is based on that story, with countless factors that include: who wanted his divorce, his current relationship with his ex, his kids, his financial … Read more
Dating someone who is divorced is complicated. Very complicated. You’ve got an ex in the picture, you’ve got his ex, you’ve got the children, you’ve got his kids, you’ve got lifestyle changes, you’ve got financial issues , child support payments and more. Let’s be honest. In dating someone who is divorced you’ve got baggage. Both … Read more
Many of the parents we work with have no structured college savings plans set up for their children. After a divorce, the chances of setting up a 529 plan is even less likely because when people divorce, there are so many complex issues to discuss and agree to, and college planning during divorce takes a … Read more
I offer a lot of divorce and dating advice, largely based on questions I receive from readers and listeners. What I have found over the years is, the question I get asked probably the most, almost daily, in fact is: Where (or how) do I meet single men or women? I’m not surprised. I … Read more
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