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Category Archives: Divorce
Adjusting to stepfamily life occurs quickly…
Couples are optimistic when they remarry. They want life to settle down and to get on with the business of being happy. However, it can take a long time for people in newly blended families to get to know each … Continue reading
What ARE you Fighting About?
Do you find that you and your partner seem to fight about everything? Maybe it’s the little things like; taking the garbage out, picking up bread from the store, answering the phone, etc. Maybe you fight about bigger topics like; money, friends, … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Divorce, Marriage
Tagged arguing, conflict, conflict resolution, divorce, fighting, marriage
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DO NOT Try This At Home!
Have you ever noticed that some people know just what to say at the right time. They seem to know when a friend is sick; they are caring and compassionate, and step up to support as needed. When a friend … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Divorce, Marriage, Relationships (other)
Tagged blame, complain, conflict, conflict resolution, divorce, humiliate, name calling, punish, resentment
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Divorce: What not to do to your kids
Divorce is a very adult decision that affects everyone; the kids, the pets, the friends, the in-laws and the out-laws. How do you get through such a huge life event without screwing it up? First, know you will, inevitably, make mistakes. … Continue reading
Posted in Blended or Step Family, Divorce, Marriage, parenting, Step Moms
Tagged children, divorce, kids in divorce, step parenting
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Infidelity – Summary
Infidelity changes things about ourselves and how/who we are in relationships from this point on and should not be taken lightly, whatever the role you play, be accountable for your own actions. If you decide to cheat, know you are hurting someone … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Divorce, Gratitude, Marriage, Relationships (other)
Tagged change, cheating, divorce, forgiveness, infidelity, lessons learned, marriage
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Next Steps – Infidelity Part 3
As either the cheater or the cheated, you can decide to stay or go. Generally, people stay for a couple of reasons: money, history, children, and/or love. Getting past infidelity is difficult. It is not for others to decide for … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Divorce, Gratitude, Marriage, Relationships (other), starting over
Tagged cheating, forgiveness, infidelity, lessons learned, starting over
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WHY THEY CHEAT – Infidelity Part 2
You name it. Accident, just happened, didn’t mean to, don’t know how it happened… I’ve heard it all. But I’ve also been present when clients discuss their fears, shame, feeling alone. Sometimes the one cheated on encourages this behavior by … Continue reading
Talking Points on Infidelity – Part 1
You have heard the saying, “It takes two to tango.” This applies to all relationships, the good and the bad. Answer me this: If your relationship is going well you share in that – why would you not believe you … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Divorce, Marriage, Relationships (other), starting over
Tagged cheated on, cheating, infidelity, who cheats
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Dating after Divorce
You just got divorced, or perhaps you’ve been single again for a while. When is the right time to get involved again? How do you know you are ready to get in another relationship? Believe it or not but there … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Marriage, Relationships (other), starting over
Tagged dating, divorce, relationships, starting over
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Worst Case Scenario for Mothers
Perhaps you grew up dreaming of a football team of kids in the house or just a boy and girl – in that order. Life sometimes has its own agenda, doesn’t it? Some women find they can’t have children at all … Continue reading
Posted in Blended or Step Family, Divorce, Marriage, Step Moms
Tagged Anxiety, divorce, remarriage, step children, step family, step mom
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