Mom, you may be divorced…but you’re still my role model

Submitted by Delaine
At 66 years old, my mom is a real firecracker. This woman has so much energy, she makes 20 year olds look like slugs.  But much more than that, mom is confident.  She’s generous beyond belief.  She’s sexy.  Has taken great care of herself.  And she spends her days either working 10 hour shifts in the [...]

Do You See His ‘Potential’ or Who He REALLY Is?

Submitted by Delaine
It’s been three and a half years since my ex-husband and I split up.  And since then, despite the many dates and mini-relationships I’ve had, I’m still single.  But I don’t think of this as being a ‘bad’ thing ; I think I’ve needed this time – to heal, to grow, to like myself more…and to get a [...]

Ask The Divorce Coach: Trying To Parent With A Broken Heart

Question:
Dear Shelley:
I want to know what steps I should take to get over my anger and hurt so I can be a normal mom again to my two kids.
I was married for nine years and found out shortly after our eighth wedding anniversary that he was cheating.  My anger lies in the fact that for [...]

How to Look Good Naked

Submitted by: The Wild Mind
How to look good naked
It seems looking good naked is on everyone’s mind after these days.
There is an excellent post over at Big Little Wolf’s Daily Plate of Crazy about physical appearance vs. feeling good. She brings up a number of great talking points on the topic of body image issues, [...]

House Hunting for the Blended Family

Submitted by Shirley Cress Dudley
Budget
Discuss with your future spouse the ideal budget for a new home.  Make sure you choose a range that you can afford.  Try to keep your house payments to 25% of your income (33% at the very most.)  You may have two houses that need selling.  Make sure at least one [...]

Ask The Divorce Coach: Broke & Powerless From Legal Fees

Question:
Dear Shelley:
I am really struggling.  I was married for almost ten years and have two children.   My husband and I have been to court three times already.  At the last hearing, the judge asked both attorneys if all issues were resolved and both said yes – but my ex and his attorney have not completed [...]

If there was ever a time I’d use a psychic, divorce was it!

Submitted by Amelia
At any point since your marriage ended, have you been inspired to see a tarot card reader or psychic? Cause I have.  A few times, in fact.  I’ve also looked for ‘angel footprints’ and messages from Above – it’s all about needing a bit of faith, isn’t it?  In ourselves, our futures AND the universe we live in?
The [...]

Grandparent’s Golden Rules for Blended and Step Families

Submitted by Shirley Cress Dudley
You and your new love have decided to blend your families.  Now it’s time to help your Mom and Dad with some tips on how to respond to your newly blended family.
1- Treat all children the equally and fairly
Treat your step grandkids as if they were all your biological grandchildren.  They [...]

Ask The Divorce Coach: He had an affair with my best friend & refuses to divorce me

Question:
Dear Shelley:
Five years ago my husband started an affair with my very best friend in the whole world.  My husband felt neglected by me which, in a sense, was true – with menopause and other issues I was going through, I sort of ended up in this black hole.
During this time, he has left on [...]

“Love The Way You Lie” Spotlights Domestic Abuse

Submitted by Amelia
The most dangerous time for a woman in an abusive marriage is when she tries to leave him - that’s when close to 50% of violent crimes are committed, including homocide.  And to drive this point home, American rapper Eminem (with Rihanna) doesn’t mix words in his dramatic new release, Love The Way You Lie.  The rage, the regret, [...]

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