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A breakup can be brutal, no doubt about it. But it’s not the same as a divorce, and here’s why: In a breakup, you (hopefully) don’t need to hire a lawyer or appear in court. While a breakup could involve a restraining order or a financial dispute, generally speaking, there aren’t any legal implications to splitting [...] How long does it take after your divorce before you start to feel better? Like recovering from any loss or disappointment in life, the healing process is far from linear. One day, you might feel empowered and ready to start a kick-ass new life, and the next day, you might find yourself sobbing at your [...] A while back, I asked readers to weigh in on the following question: In what ways has your divorce affected your current behavior when it comes to dating and relationships? The responses that you submitted varied greatly, from feeling as though divorce has taught you what to avoid, to having lingering issues with trust. Your [...] Over the holidays, my mom and I saw Young Adult, the new movie starring Charlize Theron as a young divorced writer living in Minneapolis. Since I am a) youngish, b) divorced, c) a writer, and d) living near Minneapolis, this was a must-see. Plus, I am fascinated by the film’s screenwriter, Diablo Cody, who came [...] Today’s guest post is from Phenom, a young woman and mom who is still going through the divorce process. Enjoy! ***** The day I knew it was over was a beautiful fall day in Northern Virginia. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. It was warm and sunny [...] Well, the holidays are in full swing now, so I thought I would share a bit more of the advice submitted by readers. Most of these insights are probably most relevant for the divorced “newbies” among us. Enjoy. “Find at least one person who can be there all night to support you. If a conversation gets [...] Today’s guest post is from Ruby Leigh, a 27-year-old woman who married at age 24 and divorced at 26. While she lived with her ex before getting married, she wishes she had lived with him before getting engaged, too. Going into the marriage, she did have some doubts. “I really hadn’t been able to process [...] Today’s guest post is from the fabulous jobo! ***** One of the biggest things I learned as I went through my separation and divorce was the difference between being alone and being lonely. I found that as much as I feared being lonely, I was more afraid of being alone, and for how long I might theoretically be [...] Today’s guest post is from Gigi, a blogger and college student who is right in the thick of the divorce process. ***** When I got married, I was sure he was the “right man” and my “soul mate.” Because at nineteen, I was CONVINCED I knew everything there was to know about love and relationships. We were [...] Sometimes, the best advice comes from people who did it all wrong. I collected marriage advice for teens and college students from several people who were married—and divorced—in their 20s. Here’s what these been-there, done-that folks had to say about marriage: “Wait. Just wait. Live with your love first. Just take the time to learn who [...] |
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