Category Archives: Divorce
Dealing with Your Child’s Questions About Divorce
Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. Children often get caught in the middle. They are often sad or angry about what has happened. Seeing their parents split up can make them feel lonely and insecure. They may even question their parents’ love for them. Parents are not supposed to badmouth each… Read More »
Divorce Parties on the Rise
People have parties to celebrate birthdays, weddings, graduations, and other major life events and milestones. In the past, nobody would even dare to celebrate a divorce, but times have changed. In fact, divorce parties reached an all-time high in 2023. Why would someone celebrate a divorce? Marriage is something to be taken seriously. It… Read More »
Being Nice vs. Being Honest: Which is Better for Your Marriage?
When people marry, they are looking for mates who are nice to them. This is an obvious trait that everyone wants, because who wants to be with someone who treats them poorly. But many people also want honesty, and let’s be truthful, being honest and being nice don’t always go hand in hand. Sometimes… Read More »
Divorce and Retirement After 50
Marriages end for a variety of reasons and at various stages. First marriages last for roughly seven years, hence the term “seven-year itch.” Others last for 10, 15, or 20 years. Marriages ending after 20 years used to be an anomaly, but it has become increasingly common since 1990. Divorces past 50 have been… Read More »
Why is Divorce Harder for Men Than Women?
Ending a marriage is never an easy task. It’s an emotional experience that can be a huge blow to one or both parties, especially if the divorce was unexpected or unwanted. However, men seem to take it harder. After all, women are typically the ones to initiate divorce. Women often know what they want,… Read More »
Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem After a Divorce
A divorce can end up being a positive experience, but it takes a while to feel that way. In the initial stages, a divorce can make you feel a lot of negative emotions. You may have negativity toward not only your spouse but yourself as well. For some, ending a marriage is like giving… Read More »
Opposites Attract, But Do they Stay Together?
Some people say that you should look for someone with the same interests and personality as you. Then there are those who believe that opposites attract and you should look for a spouse who is different from you. There’s truth to both these statements. It would be boring to be with someone who is… Read More »
Managing Expectations in a Relationship
When it comes to expectations in a relationship, we all have them. Some have more expectations than others. It’s fine to be picky when it comes to relationships, but you need to be honest with yourself as well as your partner. Unrealistic expectations can make it hard to keep a partner. After all, nobody’s… Read More »
What if I Don’t Want a Divorce?
When it comes to divorce, not all couples are on the same page. Studies show that women initiate 70% of divorces, so there are likely a lot of men who are blindsided by this decision. It’s possible that your spouse may decide one day to file for divorce, leaving you upset. What can you… Read More »
Want to Be a Better Parent? Divorce
So many articles and other media tell us that children deserve to live in a two-parent household. This is less stressful for the kids. But is it really? When there are two parents involved, the typical strategy is that kids have to be managed, handled, and controlled. Once a couple divorces, though, that tends… Read More »