The Senselessness of Trying to Change Another
April 16, 2011 by EliseOnLife
Filed under Editor's Picks, EliseFee, Featured, Healing, Love & Intimacy, Making a New Relationship Work, Making It Work With a New Partner, Wisdom Gained
“Consider how hard it is to change yourself, and you’ll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.” (Jacob M. Braude) Most of you are working on personal change –so you are aware of areas you wish to grow in and are actively becoming your best self. As such, you’ve experienced how [...]
The Crazy Making Ex: Nightstands, Viagra and Sacred Moments
April 11, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under cathymeyer, Editor's Picks, Featured
Submitted by: Cathy Meyer At the core of the passive aggressive man is the endless attempts to destroy his wife’s spirit. I know this sounds harsh and if you’ve lived it, it is harsh. It is also true. And if you are a woman who has a deep appreciation for sex, especially sex with the [...]
Peaceful Divorce: It Isn’t a “One Size Fits All” Solution to a Problem
April 7, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under cathymeyer, Editor's Picks, Evolution, Reflections, Society & The Divorcee, Wisdom Gained
Submitted by: Cathy Meyer I recently read an article by Molly Monet over at the Huffington Post Divorce section. Molly has been divorced a couple of years and thinks she holds the secret to a “peaceful divorce.” She has managed to build not only a civil relationship with her ex but they have remained friends. [...]
How to Set Limits and Boundaries With the Passive Aggressive Husband
April 5, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under cathymeyer, Coping, Editor's Picks, The Ex
Though it is difficult to be partners with a man who constantly frustrates you with his passive aggressive behavior, there are things you can do to break through his lack of involvement. When you begin to understand the problem and us a little straight talk, a passive aggressive man’s behavior can change. It does depend on [...]
Being the Second Wife: When The Ex-Wife Won’t Get Out of The Way
April 5, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under Editor's Picks, Family&Life
Submitted by: Lee Block I am the Second Wife, and being the Second Wife Sucks. When you get divorced, there is a very real possibility you will meet someone who is also divorced and more than likely has children. This brings a whole wealth of issues into relationship. I am remarried. My new husband is [...]
Ask The Divorce Coach: Should Dad Have Visitation For Easter?
March 29, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under cathymeyer, Children & Divorce, Editor's Picks, Family, In-laws & Extended Family, Single Dads, The Ex
Submitted by: Cathy Meyer Question: I am divorced and my ex-husband and I have a daughter. I have been remarried for 3 years. My husband is also divorced but without any children of his own. When divorce papers were drawn it stated that I have full custody with my ex having once a month weekend [...]
How to Get a Divorce
March 27, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under cathymeyer, Divorce Tips for Women, Editor's Picks, Legal Divorce Tips
Do you want a divorce but have no idea where to start? Most think that getting a divorce means finding a divorce attorney, filing a divorce petition and BAM, all done. No-fault divorce laws have made getting a divorce easier but it hasn’t changed the fact that the divorce process can be long and drawn [...]
Are You in Touch With Your Warrior Goddess?
March 27, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under Editor's Picks, Health, Wellbeing
Submitted by: Robin Dake I signed up for the Warrior Dash last week. The Warrior Dash is a 3-mile cross country foot-race that involves obstacles like a mud pit with barbed wire overhead, a pond with logs to clamor over and a line of fire crossing the path to the finish line. I think it [...]
No Fault Divorce Laws: The Impact of No-Fault Divorce on Our Children
March 22, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under cathymeyer, Children & Divorce, Editor's Picks, Family
Submitted by: Cathy Meyer According to a new book, “The Longevity Project,” a parent’s divorce is a strong predictor of early death in adulthood. Think about it, your divorce can play a role in how long your child will live. And, according to the book, whether or not the divorce is high conflict or not [...]
Has the Pain and Stress of Divorce Caused You to Take up Bad Habits?
March 17, 2011 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under Editor's Picks, Health, markbanschick
Submitted by: Mark Banschick Bad Habit One: Your husband left you and you’re feeling despondent; you’re not sure how you’re going to make ends meet. All of a sudden, you find yourself with a cigarette in your mouth. Your father died of emphysema ten years ago and, until this moment, you hadn’t smoked up since. [...]




