ivorced parents are frequently pressured into dating after divorce quickly. You may be getting “healthy relationship tips” from all kinds of people. They’ve probably already started tell you about people they know who would be perfect for you. But are you ready? Is adding the dating scene to your life a good move for you right now? ...…
Understanding how co parenting works is essential for divorced parents. Some of you may be thinking, ”What the heck does coparenting mean?”It’s a term created to describe how divorced parents are still both equally responsible for parenting their children. This is a lot easier said then done though. Part of the conflict experienced in your marriage ...…
oint custody is just another one of those things that require time to adjust to after divorce. Being apart from your children for extended periods of time can be very difficult in the beginning . A lot of newly divorced parents become resentful of this child custody agreement and how little time they get with ...…
Joint Custody takes some getting used to. When the kids leave your home to go spend time with their other parent, it can be a difficult. Let's look at an important step in making your child custody agreement go more smoothly.…
Being in relationships after divorce isn’t something most people dream about on their wedding date. Those dreams are usually full of a life spent together, having and raising children and other “happily ever after” fantasies. Being a divorced parent rarely falls into a “happily ever after” fantasy category. But it’s a reality and it ...…
Relationships after divorce take some preparation if they’re going to be worthwhile. I have had many a divorced parent tell me if they hear the phrase, “You’ll move on” once more they’ll strangle someone. Somehow people seem to think that phrase is consoling phrase. Personally, I’m not so sure. The problem with it is that ...…
What makes relationships after divorce healthy?" I can't tell you how often I've been asked this question. I could rattle off a laundry list of characteristics, trying to sound well educated. But most of you already know them. Instead, I found a quote in an email recently sent to me by a friend. I believe it states the answer better than any words I could ever put together.…
Lonely After divorce - Feeling lonely is a common reaction after divorce. There are some positive aspects to these feelings though.…
Many divorced parents find themselves saying "I'm so lonely." These types of feelings after a divorce can seem overwhelming, even if you were the one who initiated the divorce. You've spent the last few years as a member of a couple. Now you're going solo.…
Divorce anger is one of the most common feelings experienced during and after a divorce. It’s pretty universal whether you initiated the divorce or not. There are several reasons for this. Of course there is the rejection that’s experienced when your spouse tells you they don’t want to be married to you anymore. But then ...…
