When I hear someone say, "I got dumped" I cringe. Why? Because the word "dumped" sounds really harsh, mean and insensitive. I recently received this text from a friend: "I got dumped. He said there just wasn't a spark." First...
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Ten Breakup Lessons I Learned From My Mother, A Divorce Attorney
Editors note: Going through a breakup or a divorce is emotionally painful, but there are also logistical/practical difficulties that come with the end of a relationship. What I mean by that is, if you are going through a divorce or a breakup, you mig...
Is Getting Together With An Ex A Good Idea or A Recipe For Tears?
In this week's Love Essentially, I offer the potential advantages and disadvantages of getting together with an ex. Is it a good idea to meet up? Maybe you need closure or just miss him (or her.) Or, will it re-break your heart? Here's my take on it....
Hope After Heartbreak: A Woman’s Breakup Story
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. ...
A Look Back At 2015: My 12 Most Popular Divorce Blog Posts
My 12 most popular divorce blog posts of 2015! How was your 2015? Was this the year your life completely spun out of control because your spouse told you he/she wanted a divorce? Or, perhaps this was a year of healing for you, spending 2015 as a s...