I was a playlist on repeat. “How could he do this to me?” I wailed to my dad as he made sure I was restrained by the seatbelt before racing off to the airport to escort me to the ruins of my once-placid life. “How could he do this to me?” I cried to myContinue reading “Why “How Could You Do This to Me?” Is the Wrong Question to Ask”
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The Honeymoon Period After Divorce
We are all familiar with the honeymoon period of a new relationship – those weeks or months where the relationship is everything and seems to exist in a world all of its own. The end of a marriage can also have its own honeymoon period while the divorce remains the primary focus. It’s not uncommon for peopleContinue reading “The Honeymoon Period After Divorce”
Happiness is Divorce in the Rearview Mirror
There is nothing fun about divorce. I can’t ever imagine anyone – even the most devout fan of Fifty Shades of Gray – choosing to go through a divorce for the entertainment factor. Even in the most clearcut of situations where both parties agree that the marriage is terminal, the process of severing two intertwinedContinue reading “Happiness is Divorce in the Rearview Mirror”
11 Tips For Love
When we are young and our hearts are relatively intact, love seems to be an easy endeavor. Potential partners are everywhere and the possibilities seem endless. As we get older (or, as I prefer to think of it, wiser), love no longer seems so simple. We are more aware of the pitfalls and are moreContinue reading “11 Tips For Love”