Ten Practical Tips to get you through a Divorce

Facing up to the reality that your marriage is no longer working is tough enough. When you are ready to come to terms with the fact that the only way to make you happy again is to seek a divorce there are so many things to think about such as splitting property and belongings, arranging [...]

Redeem The World Until Your Heart Hurts!

If one is single or divorced, there is nothing else that she can think of but how to alter this situation. In the morning when she wakes up in her bed her first thought is that there is no one next to her. Then that she has to drink her morning coffee alone, then that [...]

Divorce – Get Over It!!!!!

One of the characteristics I cannot stand in divorced people half of divorced people (half because the other half quickly get over it, ie…Dumpee vs Dumper) is the compulsive need to hold on and not move forward. I am not saying that they cling to the marriage or the ex (though some do and boy is that [...]

And God Created The Singles!

A Single woman is created in the simplest possible way, in extreme cases she has never had a relationship, in more usual cases she broke up with her boyfriend or in the worst possible situation (though it may lead the most fortunate outcome, however it cannot be seen yet): he left her. Whatever the reason [...]

New Writer On DWO: Agatha Writes About Relationships

We’re happy to introduce Agatha Seymour as a new DWO Expert! Agatha Seymour is working as a writer, journalist though holds a Master’s Degree in Philosophy of Religion while she is interested in everything that is connected to people, relationships. The writer is currently working on her fourth book and you might meet her as a journalist of [...]

Pizza Pasta–Dinner in the Crock-Pot

I don’t know about you, but the chaos begins when fall hits my household. With four kids all in school and all in extracurricular activities and sports, not to mention a husband whose job takes him out of town on most fall weekends, I barely have time to breathe let alone cook a nice dinner [...]

In the Age of Alternative Reproduction, Who Are a Child’s Parents?

Thanks to modern medicine, more traditional and non-traditional couples and individuals are able to become parents through assisted reproductive methods, including anonymous and known sperm and/or egg donation, surrogacy, and second parent adoption. States have varying laws on sperm donor rights and responsibilities, the legality of surrogate motherhood contracts, recognition of same-sex marriages or civil [...]

My Divorce Journal – Step One

Last week things were pleasant and I hoped that they would continue.  This week I’m beginning to answer questions with the help of Al-Anon’s 12 Step recovery program. Then – 3/2/2004 “Journal question – Do I accept that I cannot control another person’s drinking?  Another person’s behavior? I do accept that I cannot control ‘Carl’s’ [...]

My Divorce Journal – I Hope It Continues

Last week I had the conversation I had no intention of having.  This week things are pleasant and I hope it continues. Then – 2/25/2004   “Things have actually been pleasant.  I can see him appreciating the kids so much more.  He’s giving them hugs, telling them he loves them, playing games with them.  I [...]

My Divorce Journal – Another Option

Last week I had a sneaking suspicion that my journal had been read.  This week I am faced with another option. Then – 2/22/2004 “I went to see ‘Dr. Brody’.  It was good to see her even though I was nervous.  I explained what’s been going on the past 2 years since we saw each [...]

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