Moving On

He Bullied Me In High School -- And Then He Asked Me Out

Salon | Posted 05.22.2012

My prep school may have been home to the offspring of politicians, federal judges and national media personalities, but first and foremost we were tee...

She Broke My Heart -- And Then I Found Out Her Secret

The Hairpin | Posted 05.18.2012

We were nestled in the relationship sweet spot: lying on separate sofas watching Gwyneth Paltrow deliver her Oscar acceptance speech for Shakespeare i...

The Great Pretender, Pretending I'm Doing Well

Nikki Luongo | Posted 05.04.2012

Nikki Luongo

We all have expectations, some realistic, some not so -- goals that we set for ourselves that we want to accomplish, despite life's little slip-ups a...

Death Is Not The End

Anne Peterson | Posted 04.19.2012

Anne Peterson

More than just the celestial signs we seek solace in, death offers a profound internal experience. While I have physically lost of my father, I am emotionally closer to him.

Life After Divorce: I Pledge the Following

Stephanie Penn | Posted 04.17.2012

Stephanie Penn

I decided it was time for me to make a change. Although I revisit my angry thoughts regarding my ex-husband, I don't dwell on them too long and I've instituted a personal pledge.

3 Things Tony Robbins Taught Me About Divorce

Laura Campbell | Posted 04.24.2012

Laura Campbell

As I sat and watched Oprah's experience, I realized that she and I had something in common -- we both had the privilege and benefit of participating in a Tony Robbins event.

What Happens When Your Ex Remarries... Quickly?

Posted 03.29.2012

Originally published on YourTango.com By Julie Orlov Ever wonder why some people seem to rebound from relationships right away while others mig...

It Was Just A House -- But It Was Also A Life, Left Behind

Lori Day | Posted 04.08.2012

Lori Day

The bare oak floor was full of scattered things: ponytail holders and Playmobil pieces and one very tiny white sock. I picked it up and began weeping.

How To Remake Your Pad Post-Split;

Deborah Moskovitch | Posted 04.07.2012

Deborah Moskovitch

I wanted to stop thinking about who I had become upon divorce -- a single woman -- and focus on my surroundings. I wanted my home to change from our home to my home.

How To Keep Your Cool With An Infuriating Ex

Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. | Posted 03.07.2012

Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D.

Why not use this time of new beginnings to resolve to flip the anger switch to "off" and to get on with your own life; to stop giving the ex the satisfaction of knowing you can still be turned inside out by the same ol', same 'ol routines?

Why Forgiveness Is A 'Tall Order'

Annette Powers | Posted 01.22.2012

Annette Powers

I hoped forgiveness would allow me to let go of some of my resentments and I would no longer feel like a victim.

How Love Makes Age Less Scary

Donna Jean Freberg | Posted 01.22.2012

Donna Jean Freberg

Into every life a little rain must fall. Sometimes a torrential downpour, or even a Tsunami perhaps. And we hang on for dear life and find out what we are made of.

Mommy-Daddy Houses Need Not Apply

Susan McCorkindale | Posted 12.12.2011

Susan McCorkindale

I took the kids to look at houses not because we're tired of the cows or the snakes or the spooked polo ponies that occasionally run up onto our front porch, do a few laps, and dart back off in the direction of whatever spooked them in the first place, but because the three of us miss people.

Everything You Need to Know You Learned in Your Marriage

Laura Campbell | Posted 12.06.2011

Laura Campbell

Looking back now, I realize that my divorce was the catalyst for massive personal growth and that ultimately, my ability to live the life I have now -- my ideal life -- I owe to all that I learned in my marriage.

Forgiving My Rapist

Hayley Rose Horzepa | Posted 10.19.2011

Hayley Rose Horzepa

I have long ago chosen a path of kindness and non-violence. I will not let what happened to me bring me down. I will not let what happened to me harden me and rot my soul.

Divorce Can Transform You

Leo Averbach | Posted 07.04.2011

Leo Averbach

With the advantage of hindsight, I can see that the breakup of my marriage was a transformative experience for me...

How To Walk Away When It's Not Working

Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D.

The costs to the person who can't see reason, in terms of time, effort and lost opportunities for happiness, can be enormous. We recognize this kind of foolishness immediately in others, but that doesn't stop us from making the same mistake ourselves. Why?

An Expert Weighs In on Forgiveness

Alison Patton | Posted 05.25.2011

Alison Patton

What a relief to drop the whole idea of forgiving your spouse after divorce...and instead just "move on" with your life.

Divorce Progress Report: Part II

Agi Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Agi Smith

I am conducting a series of interviews about people who have or are going through divorce.

Moving on After Divorce

Erica Manfred | Posted 05.25.2011

Erica Manfred

Moving on after divorce doesn't happen in neatly defined stages. It's an imperceptible process that happens while you're doing other things.

It's Your Divorce...Cry if You Want To

Heide Banks | Posted 05.25.2011

Heide Banks

Ultimately, no matter what advice you are given, how long you grieve and how deeply is up to you. But I offer you this. Don't let anyone take this rite of divorce away from you. Remember no one has yet to drown in their own tears. di

The Woman I Never Knew

Natalie Bencivenga | Posted 11.17.2011

Natalie Bencivenga

Every time I celebrated my femininity, every time I stood up for something that I believed in, every time that I followed my desires and goals, my Grandma was right there with me.

The sadness of moving on and leaving a BFF behind

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Dear Irene, Over the course of my life I've had two or three best friends, relationships that ended for one reason or another. Although I ...

Discomfort as a Motivator

Danielle and Ariel Tredway | Posted 05.25.2011

Danielle and Ariel Tredway

Discomfort plays an important role in taking that first leap into the unknown. For the last year we have been talking about the idea of starting a custom corset and lingerie company together.

7 Ways To Beat Depression After A Divorce

Therese Borchard | Posted 11.17.2011

Therese Borchard

Here are 12 suggestions for preventing the devastating depression that often accompanies divorce, and techniques that you can use to keep your happiness level steady or maybe even higher!