Editor’s Picks


Vacation, Divorce and You

Submitted by: Mark Banschick M.D. Tailor Summer Vacation to Meet Your Children’s Needs Hello Summer: Summertime is here, and with it comes unique hurdles and real opportunities for families of divorce. Parents who are early on in the divorce process need to think carefully about their plans and tailor them for their children. What we want is fun for... [Read more of this review]


Top Ten Signs You Have A Successful Blended Family

Submitted by Shirley Cress Dudley 1- You and your spouse have clear house rules that apply to all blended family members Yes, this means that house rules don’t change when you are tired, or your spouse is out of town.  Both biological children and stepchildren all follow the same rules.  It really does help when the parents also follow the same... [Read more of this review]


Ask The Divorce Coach: Flashbacks

  Question: Dear Shelley, How do I stop the constant flashbacks?  Flashbacks include him being with 2 girlfriends and extreme emotional abuse.  I’m in therapy, but would like your input. Cathy Answer: Dear Cathy, How do u feel when your mind chatter speaks up? Bad. Your mind chatter is your wounded ego and it is not you. It is your pain speaking... [Read more of this review]


Oksana Grigorieva: Protecting Her Child or Extorting Money?

No doubt you’ve heard the disturbing tapes of Mel Gibson verbally abusing Oksana Grigorieva.   According to Oksana, Gibson became physically abusive in January of this year. RadarOnline.com released a photo today of Oksana’s injuries as a result of Gibson hitting her in the mouth while holding their child. Some in the media are trying to second... [Read more of this review]


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Dating and Sex


Liars & Players & Snakes, Oh My!

Submitted by Amelia Venturing into the online dating world can feel as scary as trekking... 


How to Attract a Man and Keep Him Coming Back for More

Wondering how to attract a man and keep him coming back for more? It’s easier... 


The Passive Aggressive Man: He is All About Control

If you were married to him, you know what I’m talking about. If you weren’t be... 


LUST: Damned if You Give Into it, Damned if You Don’t

Submitted by Delaine As my divorced girlfriend Amy told me about a recent first... 


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Coping


Ask The Divorce Coach: Afraid To Trust

Question: Dear Shelley, I’ve been divorced for a year and on my own for two,... 


Jar of Hearts

Submitted by Amelia Three weeks ago,unknown and unsigned singer Christina Perri... 


Vacation, Divorce and You

Submitted by: Mark Banschick M.D. Tailor Summer Vacation to Meet Your Children’s... 


Ask The Divorce Coach: Flashbacks

  Question: Dear Shelley, How do I stop the constant flashbacks?  Flashbacks include... 


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Midlife Divorce


Ask The Divorce Coach: Separated But Living Together

Question Dear Shelley: Overview: husband cheated, tried to make it work, husband stopped his counselling, blamed me for not having sex cause I could not get over the “other woman”, cheated again, now separated, living in the same house but separate rooms, one 14 -year- old daughter, husband is out every night getting his “happiness... [Read more of this review]


Is Your Alimony Modifiable or Non-Modifiable?

Your final decree of divorce may specify how much alimony will be paid. Does it specify whether the alimony is modifiable or non-modifiable though? If alimony is specified in the final decree of divorce and “modifiable” either spouse can come back and request a change in the amount of alimony paid. The husband may petition the court for a downward... [Read more of this review]


Dividing Retirement and Investment Plans During Divorce

Mistakes Made When Dividing Marital Assets Dividing marital assets during divorce can be one of the most challenging and convoluted aspects of your divorce. It isn’t as simple as “I want the car, you keep the house.”  Few people take into consideration the cash value of an “asset” and in the end, end up with a liability instead of something... [Read more of this review]


Al and Tipper Gore: A New Trend Toward Midlife Divorce?

Submitted by: Big Little Wolf Al and Tipper Gore to Divorce Unless you’ve been living under a rock, by now you’ve heard the term gray divorce, likely in conjunction with the news that Al and Tipper Gore are splitting up after 40 years. Of course, the original announcement was followed by a claim that Al Gore’s marital defection was in fact... [Read more of this review]


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Career & Money


Is Your Alimony Modifiable or Non-Modifiable?

Your final decree of divorce may specify how much alimony will be paid. Does it... 


Dividing Retirement and Investment Plans During Divorce

Mistakes Made When Dividing Marital Assets Dividing marital assets during divorce... 


It’s a Man’s World: Will Your Career Survive?

“This is a man’s world, this is a man’s world. But it wouldn’t... 


Ask The Divorce Doctor: When the Ex Isn’t Paying

Editor’s Note: Erica Manfred, author of He’s History, You’re Not: Surviving... 


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Health


Running on Empty: How to Fight Single Mom Burn-Out

Submitted by: Cathy Is multi-tasking your standard method of operating? If you are... 


I Took a Fitness Break: How to Get Off The Couch and Back on the Treadmill

Submitted by: Cathy My life over the last few months has been about work…making... 


Day 14: Not Smoking AND A New Exercise Program – Too Much?

Submitted by Me & My Evil Twin So it’s been 14 days.  Two whole weeks... 


Day 7: Breaking My Addiction To Cigarettes

Submitted by Me & My Evil Twin Well here I am - seven days in, 100% cold... 


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