I'm back from my very productive college campus trip - if any of you have tips on working with your ex on helping your child choose a college, I'd love to hear what worked, what didn't and what helped to make it a smooth process. A big thank you to Swati of The Single Mother Chronicles and to The Divorce Encouragist for their guests posts on the Universal Truths about … [Read more...]
A Same-Sex Relationship After A Straight Marriage
In yesterday's post, Candace (@Candacewalsh) shared how the catalyst for divorce can be a spilled secret - her husband told their therapist about the feelings Candace had for her. At the time, Candace was beginning to realize she was gay. Now Candace is in a committed gay relationship and has a edited book with her partner - Dear John: I Love Jane: Women Write About Leaving Men … [Read more...]
A List To Start Life With After Divorce
Kristi ignored her inner voice during her marriage and kept trying to make it work. Finally, about three and half years ago she left and has since found true happiness. On her Divorce to Happiness blog she's just shared the three-part fairy tale marriage proposal from her new partner. Before this however, she was involved in another long-term relationship and could still be in … [Read more...]
Free To Be Your Authentic Self After Divorce
Here's the last post in Pippi's series. To recap, Pippi got married at 24. She'd known her husband since high school although they didn't start dating until Pippi was 22. Marriage needs chemistry and for Pippi, it wasn't there. After 11 years, Pippi did leave. Now three years later, she's in a relationship that allows her to be her authentic self. Here's Pippi: I've been in a … [Read more...]
When A Boyfriend Is Just A Friend To Your Child
This past week, LA Single Mama has been sharing her story with us. In the last post, she shared that her relationship with her ex is such that other parents at her son's school don't realized they're not married. She credits that to their decision-making philosophy of "what is in our son's best interest." It's a philosophy that guides her in all her decisions about her son, … [Read more...]