Loneliness During the Holidays
Q. I find the holidays really hard now that I’m separated. It’s tough not being with my children all the time, especially when it used to be such a special family time for us. I feel sad and lonely. A....
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Divorce: Pearls of Wisdom Discovered
Divorce is certainly a challenging and revealing process. If we’re to truly learn from the past and not repeat the same mistakes in future, it’s crucial to take the time to reflect on those pearls of...
View ArticleLetting Go of Guilt
Q: I have been divorced for over 10 years, and it was my call to end the marriage. I thought I would be over the guilt and regret I feel for breaking up the family we had and for the pain I feel for my...
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Reaching Your Goals: Creating a New You for a New Year
Have you got your list of New Year’s resolutions written yet? Have you charted out the course you want to follow in 2009? If you haven’t, don’t fret too much. Research shows that over 90% of New Year’s...
View ArticleDivorce: Children and the New Partner
Q.“How do I help my children cope with a dad who has a new woman in his life, when they feel she comes before them? A. It can be a difficult transition for children to see parents with new partners....
View ArticleDivorce: What Happens to Your Friendships
Q. “We’re one of the first couples in our social circle to get divorced. I don’t want my divorce to change my friendships, yet I’m worried that it will. What can I do to prevent it?” A. This may not be...
View ArticleDating and Divorce: Introducing The New Partner
Q. I’ve just started to date casually and I’m not sure how much I should share with my boys, who are 10 and 13. What’s the best way to introduce a new partner to my children? A. If you’re getting out...
View ArticleDivorce and Children: Should You Put on a Happy Face?
Q. “My head knows my relationship is over but my heart has yet to catch up. I’m not sure how to grieve. My children (3 are adults and live with me) dislike seeing me sad at any time. Should I put on a...
View ArticleDivorce and Separation: Crying in Front of the Children
Q. “How can I stop crying so that I can function in my life and my job, and is it ok for my kids to see me crying?” A. Crying, grieving and feeling the loss of your relationship and the loss of your...
View ArticleDivorce and the Holiday Season
Q. “The holiday season is coming up and I’m recently separated. I have two school-age boys. My stomach feels like a knot thinking how different the holidays are going to be now for them. Is there some...
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