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Infidelity: Is Blaming Women the Right Approach
Dealing with infidelity can be one of the most painful experiences in a marriage. It’s an issue that affects both men and women, but there has been a long-standing cultural stereotype that tends to blame women for their husband’s infidelity. This harmful and misguided belief can be especially difficult for women who are going… Read More »
Finding Joy on Mother’s Day as a Single Mom or Stepmom
While Mother’s Day can be a challenging holiday for single mothers and stepmothers, it’s also an opportunity to celebrate your role in your child’s life. You can learn from some of the insights below how to overcome these challenges and make the most of Mother’s Day. If you’re going through separation or divorce, you… Read More »
When You Are Ready to Forgive After Divorce
The ability to forgive can be quite complex. However, forgiveness may be one of the most important and perhaps most powerful experiences you may have when going through what can be a very difficult and painful event. Here are five signs that indicate you are ready to forgive your ex-spouse and/or the circumstances that… Read More »
Understanding Alimony
Alimony, or spousal support, is a court-ordered payment made by one spouse to the other during or after a divorce. In its simplest terms, the purpose of alimony is to provide financial support to a spouse who may have been financially dependent on the other during the marriage. If you are experiencing the dissolution… Read More »
Unhealthy Relationship Behaviors
You deserve to feel safe in your relationship. Emotional, verbal, or physical abuse is not your fault. The presence of some devastating relationship behaviors can make couples get divorced. Abusive criticism, contempt, or stonewalling are some key issues that can threaten a relationship. Here’s how to recognize the signs of these behaviors. Anniversaries, birthdays,… Read More »
Divorce and Children with Special Needs
For many of us, building and maintaining a strong marriage has become one of life’s major challenges. Couples that have a child with special needs often have even more stressors that may impact their relationships. While it’s never ideal for a family to break up, especially when there is a special needs child involved,… Read More »
Tips for Coping with Stress and the Holidays
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. You’re already dealing with a lot of troubles — so be sure to strategize and plan to win! Finding joy can sometimes take some effort. Try some of these stress… Read More »
Proposing For the Second Time? Consider a Prenup!
Entering into a second marriage can be easier. After all, you have learned what issues to spot and what to prioritize in a relationship. A prenup can certainly ensure peace of mind for you and your future spouse. Learn more about the advantages below — and if you would like to come in and… Read More »
Infidelity Red Flags
People usually tend to use a combination of strategies to hide evidence of an affair. Machiavellianism is a significant predictor of using manipulative strategies to mask infidelity. The strategies are designed to maintain the status quo in order to avoid arousing suspicion. Learn to identify the signs below. As perceptive as most of us… Read More »
Navigating Negative Thoughts and Feelings During a Divorce
Your marriage has ended, and regardless of if it was desired by both parties, amicable or tumultuous, it is common to spend a lot of the time during and afterward — overthinking and ruminating on what transpired. Questions such as “Have I made a mistake?” “Should I have tried harder to make it work?”… Read More »