I've come to realize that marriages are never what they seem from the outside. Husbands cover up for wives. Wives cover up for husbands. We cover up for ourselves and we make-believe that the marriages of others are the fairy tale marriages. When my husband and I split up, friends said, "We had no idea anything was wrong. You just seemed like the perfect family." I can't … [Read more...]
A Marriage Without Intimacy
Sex is an integral part of marriage. Many experts agree that when one partner is no longer interested in sex then there's either a medical issue or something seriously wrong with the relationship. But what if the sex was never there? Today I'd like to introduce my next guest, Suzy. She and her husband were married for thirteen years and separated four years ago when Suzy was … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Manage The Cost Of Your Divorce
According to some sources the average cost of divorce in the U.S. is $15,000 but ending your marriage could easily run much higher especially if you're letting your emotions make your decisions. This is a concern for most people and fortunately there are ways to manage these expenses. Use Your Experts Wisely You will likely find yourself working with a team of experts - an … [Read more...]
Having A Divorce Party
Every major life event except divorce is honored or commemorated in some way. These rituals help everyone adjust to the new circumstances. Some of these rituals have been going on for a long, long time, some probably since life began and that we still observe them attests to their importance to our emotional health. I don't think of divorce as being a new event and yet, … [Read more...]
Telling Your Spouse and Kids Is Never Easy
Ending your marriage is a series of obstacles. Telling your spouse and telling your kids you want a divorce are two of the hardest obstacles. Some people just can't bring themselves to do it. Some even resort to behaving in such a way as to force their spouse to be the one to say, 'I want a divorce.' And telling the kids isn't any easier the older they are. My current … [Read more...]