Various studies show with great consistency that divorced individuals fail to anticipate the real world of post married life, and often regret their decision to divorce. This regret, as you might expect, occurs over time and in a variety of different lifestyle expectations. Additionally, in spite of the ever improving levels of equality for women [...]
Entries Categorized as 'Divorce'
The Divorce Trap
February 25, 2010
Rediscovering Ourselves After a Divorce
February 23, 2010
In yesterday’s Mars Venus Living feature, a divorced 45 year-old woman from Palm Beach, Florida wrote to John asking his opinion of online dating services. She had been disappointed with her results thus far because every time she had gone out on a date it appeared to go well, but there was never a follow-up [...]
After Divorce: Five Important Steps for Moving On
January 26, 2010
One of the most frequent questions we receive at Mars Venus Living goes something like this: “Last year my spouse and I divorced. I was hoping to move on with my life but I am still very angry and very disappointed that my marriage did not work out, what can I do to heal the [...]
Always Remember The Love
January 7, 2010
British law firms call the first Monday of the New Year, “D-Day.” In this case the D stands for divorce. We’re not aware of any similar survey of North American lawyers, so perhaps there is a spike in phone calls to law firms on this side of the “pond” at this time of year as [...]
Dear Lauren: Divorce, Or No Divorce?
October 10, 2009
Dear Lauren, I am having a very difficult time of finalizing my divorce. For over 15 years, the man I married lied to me. He didn’t work, he hid bills from me, he never slept in my bed, and he called me a “f….ing b—tch” and told me to go back to “the third world [...]
After Divorce: 3 Steps to Healing
September 22, 2009
One concept at the basis of all forms of healing throughout the world is talk therapy. By talking about the past, you are able to remember your pain, rather than feeling you are still being hurt.
But talking after divorce is not always easy. Shame about failure in the relationship keeps some of us from talking [...]
Single Parents and Jealous Children
August 9, 2009
It’s all but too common that single parents will feel the need to push love away because they are overly concerned that their children will be jealous or upset with them for getting involved again.
While this apprehension is correct – that their children may indeed be jealous – this is not a good reason to [...]
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