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givers and takers in relationships

Givers and Takers in Relationships

There are givers and takers in relationships. That doesn’t mean that in every relationship, there is one giver and one taker. A relationship could also have two takers or two givers. Or, more commonly, in every relationship, each person has qualities of a giver and those of a taker. I’ve been involved in both kinds … Read more

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The Importance of Your Will and Trust After Divorce

After your divorce is finalized one more legal step needs to be taken: your will and trust after divorce. Newly divorced women (and men) should have their wills, trusts, and powers of attorney rewritten.  The new documents should reflect your new life.  You will want to provide for your children while ensuring that your ex … Read more

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Loneliness and Substance Abuse and How it Can Affect Co-Parenting

Navigating the choppy waters of co-parenting is challenging under the best circumstances. But when coupled with feelings of loneliness, the pressures can magnify, increasing the risk of substance abuse and addiction. This delicate dynamic of loneliness and substance abuse is not just a personal struggle but often a silent one, hidden behind the daily routines … Read more

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Selling Your Wedding Ring After Divorce? Here’s what 34 Women Did with the Money

Thinking of selling your wedding ring after divorce, but not sure where to sell it, when to sell it, or how to sell it? Many people think a divorced woman should either sell your ring or put it in a jewelry box and let it just sit there. But those aren’t the only options! For … Read more

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18 Things I Love About Single Dads

I can spot them really easily. I’m talking about single dads. I guess it’s because I’ve been divorced for so long, I just have a sixth sense. Usually, single dads have a very lovable way about them. You can see a combination of stress, pride and of course love in how they interact with their … Read more

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Depressed After Being Ghosted? 12 Things You Need to Know

GHOSTING. If you’re online dating, you’ve heard of — and shuddered at — that term. And if you’ve online dated for longer than a couple of months, you’ve inevitably experienced it, too. It’s easy to feel depressed after being ghosted. Maybe you feel sad that someone would do something so mean. Maybe the ghosting is … Read more

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Divorce Advice: 9 Things For Rock Bottom

Divorce is a process. It’s a roller coaster ride. But during the ride, I think there’s a point when people feel like they’ve hit rock bottom. This article addresses rock bottom, and some divorce advice if/when you feel you are there. Rock bottom could be when the marriage is so bad that the person feels … Read more

financial abuse in a marriage

Financial Abuse in a Marriage: Signs and Steps to Take if You’re a Victim

Everyone understands the significance and power of money. It’s not supposed to buy us happiness, but it sure can make us comfortable, and provide choices in our lives. Money can be used to make insecure people feel successful, it can be used to be loving, generous, and thoughtful, and it can also be used as … Read more

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Is Online Dating Worth It? You Decide

Are you so resigned about dating that you’re asking yourself: Is online dating worth it? I get it. A lot of women who come to me are exhausted by past relationships, overwhelmed by careers, families, and the true time suck of swiping left and right on online dating sites. If you’ve dabbled in modern dating, … Read more

why couldn't he change for me

Why Couldn’t He Change For Me? We Have Answers

One of the most difficult, frustrating aspects of a break up or a divorce is seeing the other person become involved with someone else, and not only appearing to be blissfully happy, but seemingly being the perfect spouse! It’s crazy, it’s infuriating, and  it’s hard to comprehend. Now he’s doing all these things with this … Read more

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Co-parenting Boundaries While in a New Relationship

Starting a new relationship while co-parenting can feel like stepping into uncharted waters—especially when the waves of the past haven’t fully settled. Add to that the unpredictable tides of a new partner’s expectations, your child’s emotional needs, and your co-parent’s reactions, and the journey can quickly become choppy. But here’s the key. The idea of … Read more

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The Truth About Starting Over After Divorce

What if everything you thought you knew about divorce recovery was wrong? After guiding many clients through divorce and experiencing my own journey from devastation to transformation, I’ve discovered the truth about starting over after divorce, and something that challenges everything we’ve been told about it. Divorce isn’t just something to survive. It’s something that … Read more