Category Archives: Divorce
How You May Be Sabotaging Your Marriage
If you are struggling with achieving a happy relationship, there could be various factors involved. But there’s one you’re probably overlooking: you. It’s not uncommon for people to subconsciously say and do things that sabotage your marriage. People feel vulnerable and in an effort to protect themselves, they may expect too much from their… Read More »
How to Talk to Someone Who Has a Problem
Marriage is no fairytale. Yes, there will be happy times, especially in the beginning. However, as the years go on, people tend to change. They may develop an addiction or mental health issue. Some develop behaviors that threaten their marriages, such as impulsive spending. When this happens, you may walk on eggshells when around… Read More »
How Neuroticism Leads to Divorce
In a healthy marriage, the couple works together to deal with everyday life as well as significant life events such as having children, dealing with job loss, or grieving the loss of a loved one. Life can be tough and it’s always nice to have someone on your side who can help alleviate the… Read More »
Name Change After Divorce
The process of divorce can be a tumultuous time filled with many procedures and legal actions. During this time, you will need to make many decisions. If you are a woman, one of these decisions may be about changing your name. As your marriage ends, you may not want to be connected to your… Read More »
Dealing With Depression After Divorce
It’s no lie that divorce is one of the most emotional events a person can go through, just behind the death of a loved one. Indeed, a divorce is the death of a marriage. Going through a divorce can be rough, especially after decades of marriage. Divorce can be especially rough on men. Most… Read More »
Housing Options After Divorce
Divorce can be scary in many ways. Your life will change dramatically and you’ll have to make a lot of hard decisions, such as where you will live. The marital home provides safety and security, but you and your ex cannot both live there after a divorce. One or both of you will need… Read More »
How Gray Divorce Can Affect Adult Children’s Lives
Gray divorce — divorce after the age of 50 — has been growing since 1990. More and more couples are divorcing as they near retirement. This can affect not only their finances but also the feelings of their children. Couples who are experiencing marital strife often wait until their children are older before divorcing…. Read More »
Types of Intimacy in a Relationship
We know that romantic relationships require intimacy, but what exactly does that mean? When people think of intimacy, sex is usually one of the first things that come to mind. It’s such an intimate act. You have to be honest about your wants, needs, and desires. It also requires trust in your partner on… Read More »
Dividing Your Home After Divorce
When you bought your home with your spouse, you likely were not expecting to divorce them anytime soon. Things have changed and now you’re ready to untie the knot. Your home is likely the largest asset you have, so dividing it in a divorce won’t be easy. That’s why many divorcing couples opt to… Read More »
Divorce Not an Easy Decision; 50% Change Their Mind After a Year
Your spouse makes you mad constantly and you feel like you’re done. You’re sick and tired of being disrespected. You keep thinking about leaving. You dream about divorce and freedom. But is ending your marriage the right option? Is that really what you want? Our feelings about our marriage can vary from day to… Read More »