Below is an email from a reader who explained that she is going through a divorce, and that the divorce was HER decision. She asked me if I could give her some advice for when a woman decides to leave. In other words, how does one deal with the immense guilt of leaving your husband, … Read more
Couples come to us to mediate their divorce, to end their marriage the most amicable and fair way possible. Our goal is to keep them on the same page, especially as parents.. We want them to focus on communication, problem-solving, and moving forward in raising healthy children. How is that possible? By implementing a really … Read more
Picture a toddler mid-meltdown, and then try to figure out why it’s happening. Is it the parent’s fault? Is the mom a bad mother? Of course not. Maybe their parent said no to a snack or asked them to put on shoes, but we all know it’s rarely just about that moment. They’re probably tired, … Read more
From the minute a spouse says, “I want a divorce,” (or they say it to their spouse), life completely changes, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it’s really really hard. Speaking from my experience, the first year is the hardest, and then things start to get better. But I want to say this: even … Read more
Can insight mediation help you find light at the end of your divorce tunnel? I think so. Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences in life. If you’re considering mediation to navigate the process, you may have heard of insight mediation as an alternative approach. But what exactly is insight mediation, and … Read more
Getting divorced can feel stressful enough, let alone the fact that you might have to learn a whole new legal language! There are so many divorce terms and confusing vocabulary being thrown around on the news and in social media – uncontested divorce, contested divorce, difficult divorce, complex divorce, no fault divorce, at fault divorce … Read more
Don’t you feel like when you get divorced, there are two camps, and most people feel like they need to be in one? There are a few mutual friends who try to stay neutral, but then, let’s be honest, it’s just awkward. And then, at one point they get together with one of the divorcing … Read more
Deciding to divorce might possibly be one of the hardest decisions of your life. Let’s face it. No one gets married expecting a divorce. But at some point, versus staying stuck in a toxic and/or unfulfilling marriage, divorce becomes the better option. How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye? No one can … Read more
As a starry-eyed 9-year-old in 1970, I still remember the flurry of excitement from several of my teenage aunties over the film Love Story, starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw. It’s long been heralded as one of the great cinematic romances, and I’ll admit—I still find myself unwittingly watching it on those lazy, “wear-my-pjs-all-day” afternoons. There’s a … Read more
It took Megan Kerrigan a mere 48 hours to drop her married name on Facebook after her cheating husband at the Coldplay concert, Andy Byron, was caught. Can you blame her? The wife of the kiss cam cheater must be incredibly devastated, humiliated, and in a lot of pain, especially since they are public figures, … Read more
Is being friends with an ex who hurt you possible? It’s a question I have researched and really studied over. The first step in answering it is asking yourself these additional questions: What kind of friendship am I looking for? What kind of conflict caused the breakup of our marriage? Who was I when I … Read more
Ever talk to yourself? Of course you do. “Why am I being so stupid?” “Why did I say that to her?” “I hope I didn’t say anything dumb.” “This dress used to be fit so much better.” “I’m old.” “I screwed up again.” Sound familiar? I bet most people engage in this kind of negative … Read more
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