Separation

From Father to Son

Steven Crandell | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Sons, Men, Parenting, Love, Appreciation, Children, Fathers, Relationships, Separation, Parents-Dads, Fatherhood, Parents-Fathers, Parents News
Steven Crandell

The gift of appreciation is the greatest of all gifts, for it acknowledges and validates the other person and sometimes starts a chain reaction of love that can reach across the generations.

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Will My Son Remember Life Before Divorce?

Annette Powers | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Toddlers, Single Mothers, Parenting, Divorce, Single Parents, Separation, Chicago, Divorce News
Annette Powers

My three year old's daddy phase is driving me crazy. My married friends tell me their kids went through the same thing, but when my son asks for his daddy it, it feels so loaded.

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Divorce Diaries: Why I'm Chronicling My Split

Denise Albert | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Divorce, Separation, Denise Albert, Divorce Diaries, The Moms, Denise Albert Divorce Diaries, Chronicling Divorce, Reinventing Divorce, Divorce News
Denise Albert

We both deserve to be happy. We both deserve another chance. Our kids deserve to grow up in homes without tension, without arguments, without parents who are angry that they are still together.

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How To Tell Your Spouse It’s Over

Laura Campbell | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Marriage, Relationship Advice, Breakups, Relationships, Divorce, Separation, Dating, Divorce Advice, Divorce News
Laura Campbell

We as adults have no easier a time with the "breakup" than teenagers do.

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Contemplating Divorce? 6 Steps You Need To Take Now

Stann Givens | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Prepare for Divorce, Getting Ready for Divorce, Florida Divorce, Tampa Divorce, Stann Givens, Before Divorce, Separation, Divorce News
Stann Givens

If you see divorce coming, or even the possibility of it coming, there are six very important steps you can take to protect yourself and ensure your future.

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The Craziest Thing I Did After Divorce

Nancy Wurtzel | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Women, Marriage, Baby Boomers, Relationships, Divorce, Midlife, Revenge, Starting Over, Separation, Divorce News
Nancy Wurtzel

Divorce brings up all sorts of emotions, and sometimes people find themselves acting a little crazy.

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Should I Reconcile With My Ex?

Pamela Georgette, MFT, ATR | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Divorce Indecision, Divorce, Deciding to Divorce, Reconciliation, Separation, Divorce News
Pamela Georgette, MFT, ATR

I'm not sure if I should continue to try and make my marriage work when the option of divorce is still looming in the background. Am I getting my hopes up or should I continue to try until the ink on the paper is dry?

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What Divorce Taught Me About Being A Man

Steven Crandell | Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Being a Man, Men, Parenting, Relationships, Love, Truth, Separation, Divorce News
Steven Crandell

Separation meant that many of my life plans became redundant. I felt I had to start from scratch in many ways

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I Initiated My Divorce... And It Didn't Make It Any Easier

Laura Campbell | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Personal Development, Marriage, Relationships, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Separation, Divorce News
Laura Campbell

No one walks down the aisle at their wedding hoping that they will one day be divorced. In other words, no one "wants" divorce.

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What Happens When Kids See Family Conflict?

Claire N. Barnes, MA | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Children and Divorce; Family Conflict, Divorce, Separation, Divorce News
Claire N. Barnes, MA

Family conflict is a huge factor negatively affecting the growth of children under the age of 5. For children that young, family turbulence can interrupt or delay important developmental stages.

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The First Person To Call When You Decide To Divorce

Nancy Fagan | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Marriage, Divorce News, Relationships, Mediation, Divorce, Parenting, Gps, Kim Kardashian, Separation, Family, Couples, Divorce News
Nancy Fagan

When you decide to take action and get your divorce started, your first call should be to a divorce mediator -- not an attorney. Attorneys are trained to litigate, not mediate.

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3 Things Tony Robbins Taught Me About Divorce

Laura Campbell | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Women's Empowerment, Oprah Winfrey, Destiny, Relationships, Divorce, Moving On, Personal Development, Anthony Robbins, Separation, Moving Forward, Divorce News
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.

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7 Secrets To Surviving A Painful Separation

The Stir | Posted 05.19.2012

Read More: Relationships, Divorce, Separation, Divorce News
The Stir

Before many couples throw in the towel, they decide to try a marital separation, in the hopes that spending some time apart will bring them back together. Here are some tips for surviving marital separation.

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8 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Before Divorcing

Posted 03.15.2012

Read More: Divorce Questions, Counseling, Therapy, Ready for Divorce, Are You Ready for Divorce, Divorce, Separation, Divorce News

Originally published on YourTango.com By Doctor Bruce Derman Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one w...

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When Is The Right Time To Leave A Marriage?

Susan Pease Gadoua | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Divorce, Separation, When Should I Leave My Wife, When Should I Leave My Husband, Divorce News
Susan Pease Gadoua

There may not exactly be a "right" time, but there is absolutely a wrong time to leave.

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Separate The Church And The Candidate

Dr. Faheem Younus | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Catholic Church, Islam, General Zia Ul Haq, Pakistan, Rick Santorum, Christianity, Democracy, Separation of Church and State, Separation, Republicans, Religion and Politics, Religion News
Dr. Faheem Younus

Mr. Santorum, don't talk about who belongs to which "stripe of Christianity"; embrace all the stripes, colors and stars. Don't hint about who is the real Christian candidate; instead, be the real American candidate.

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My Biggest Divorce Regret

Steven Crandell | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Conflict, Relationships, Children, Legal Advice, Family, Separation, Women, Men, Divorce News
Steven Crandell

Many men who go through separation are dads. We know that the separation not only impacts ourselves and our partners, but also our children.

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Freedom, Courage And Splitting Up

Steven Crandell | Posted 04.07.2012

Read More: Relationships, Children, Freedom, Separation, Family, Eric Fromm, Divorce News
Steven Crandell

Separation can bring sorrow to a family, but it also brings freedom.

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4 Types of Friends to Avoid

Barbara Greenberg | Posted 03.30.2012

Read More: Marriage, Women, Friendships, Divorce, Relationships, Health, Psychology, Cliques, Separation, Women News
Barbara Greenberg

My suggestion is to do a friendship check and ask yourself why you hang on to the energy vampires. There is just not enough time in life to spend with those who deflate you.

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The 5 Most Mundane Marriage Killers

Rachel A. Sussman, LCSW | Posted 03.31.2012

Read More: Relationship Therapist, Relationships, Divorce, Marriage Advice, Separation, Divorce News
Rachel A. Sussman, LCSW

There are hundreds of reasons why relationships end, and everyone has a unique story to tell. But researchers do point to five unexpected behaviors that if repeated, over time, can cause permanent damage to any couple's love bond.

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How To Overcome The #1 Biggest Challenge For Divorcees

Dr. David P. Steinberg | Posted 03.17.2012

Read More: Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Divorce, Separation, Psychotherapist, Divorce News
Dr. David P. Steinberg

The biggest shock often happens after the separation, when suddenly you find yourself alone in your house or apartment with no children or partner.

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What Happens When Divorce Bankrupts You?

Sharon Zarozny | Posted 03.11.2012

Read More: Justice, Divorce, Civil Rights, Family Values, Family Law, Separation, Access to Justice, Divorce News
Sharon Zarozny

Single parenting is challenging, especially when money is scarce. It's taken a huge toll, hitting home today when my daughter pointed out I've turned into Scrooge.

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Getting Over A Breakup? Remember This

Amy Chan | Posted 02.11.2012

Read More: Friendships, Support System, Divorce, Relationships, Letter to Friend, Heartbreak, Mourning, Breakups, Separation, Women News
Amy Chan

I've realized that all I can do is be a source of love myself, to embrace the love around me, cherish it and share it with others. That is my source of joy.

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How To Have An Affair (And Stay Married)

Nancy Fagan | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Marriage, Cheating, Affairs, Divorce, Love, Sex, Scarlett Johansson, Separation, Weddings News
Nancy Fagan

Once a relationship moves past the butterfly stage and into the less exciting and more routine stage, you and your partner need to be more deliberate about keeping your relationship on track.

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The Phrase That Changed My Post-Divorce Life

Laura Campbell | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Women's Empowerment, Power, Empowerment, Divorce, Choice, Separation, Divorce News
Laura Campbell

I may not have understood then but I understand now that each and every action I take, word I speak and decision I make contributes to the creation of the life I choose to live.

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