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divorce advice

You Don’t Have To Be “Enlightened” To Have A Peaceful Divorce

October 22, 2008

A relationship CAN be ended without lawyers, court or fighting! An experienced family law attorney encourages those seeking divorce to focus on their better instincts instead of feeding the beast. That beast can be your own rage or the adversarial system itself. How often does a divorce lawyer warn you to avoid divorce lawyers? The [...]

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Divorce Recovery Advice Tip #5 – Make Time For Yourself

October 17, 2008

There’s no doubt about it, divorce is stressful.  Stress can affect not only your mental outlook but also your physical health. One typical “stress relief prescription” is to “get away from it all” and go on vacation.   There’s no better time to plan your dream vacation.   Even if you’re only able to arrange a [...]

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Five Tips for Helping Friends Handle Your Divorce

October 8, 2008

If you’re going through a divorce, you certainly know hurt, anger and fear. Most likely, you’ve leaned on your friends for support.   But the death of a “couples” friendship can leave your friends lost and confused. Caught up in your own overpowering emotions because of your divorce, you might not see your friend’s distress [...]

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Divorce Recovery Advice: Tip #4 – Relishing Your Freedom

October 6, 2008

There are lots of ways to view divorce, but one of the most positive ways may be to view divorce as a gateway to newly found freedom. You definitely have the freedom to choose how to view the divorce experience.  You can view your newly found freedom as a fresh start – or you can [...]

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When Friends Divorce: How Could They Do This to Me?

October 3, 2008

Because we’re in so much pain during and after divorce, we usually don’t even think about how our friends are reacting to it.  Actually, your divorce has a major impact on your friends. As a divorce coach, my clients tell me  stories about friends’ resentment, grief, anxiety – even anger.  Your divorce forces your friends [...]

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Divorce Recovery Advice: Tip #2 – Control Your Emotions

September 29, 2008

Controlling your emotions is probably one of the most difficult aspects of divorce recovery.  It’s the easiest advice to give and yet, the hardest to implement. If you’re having trouble controlling your emotions in the wake of your divorce, congratulations!  You’re human! The image to the left is a prime example of how NORMAL it [...]

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Divorce Recovery Advice: Tip #1 – Get Professional Help

September 27, 2008

Divorce is painful.  That’s a given.  No matter how miserable you were in your marriage – or how happy you thought you were in your marriage, getting through the maze of emotions that are part of divorce recovery takes time. For most, friends and family are a cherished resource at this time.  However, as you [...]

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