One of the hardest parts of divorce is figuring out what you should do with all the “stuff” — the keepsakes and reminders and photographs that call to mind a happier time. It’s painful reliving the good times when you know that they no longer exist. To help you overcome…
A 2012 article on Lifehacker used science to back up the old biblical teaching that you should not go to bed angry. In the piece, which reported on findings of UMass Amherst neuroscientists, it was shown that if you have a negative emotional response to something, “the response is reduced…
Domestic violence is a part of far too many marriages throughout the U.S. and the world-at-large. While it’s something that mostly affects women, one in seven men are also victims at some point throughout their lives. That’s around 14 percent. That said, it’s clear that the issue is one of…
In a recent article for Huffington Post, Michele Weiner-Davis touched off a firestorm over her statement that divorce was “no solution” to infidelity. Many commenters felt that Weiner-Davis, herself an author and relationship expert at DivorceBusting.com, was making excuses for people, who cheat, and dispensing the blame to the victim…
You’ve probably heard it said, “Half of all marriages end in divorce.” If you’re going through it now, it’s probable a well-meaning loved one has spit that out for you to hear. If not, you’ve likely heard it anyway. It can be discouraging, particularly if you believe in marriage and…
A recent article on Quartz pulled back the curtain on a growing (and troubling) reality for many poor mothers and fathers across the United States. While the divorce rates are improving across a number of socioeconomic classes, multi-person homes earning $30,000 or less annually continue to get divorced about 50%…
Facebook is the new F-word when it comes to its place within the bond of matrimony. It’s so easy to get caught up in the endless scroll of your user feed, especially as you rack up the friends you barely know. But even for people who only accept friendships from…
A recent article in the Washington Post looked at the rate of divorce among poverty level people, and realized two things: 1) Divorce rates are falling in the U.S. for everyone but the poor; and 2) People with higher levels of completed education tend to have more stable marriages. What…
Getting into a new relationship after your divorce is final can be an exciting time, but it’s tricky when you have children to worry about and care for. And as much as your new partner might be helping you, there are no guarantees he will do the same for your…
Teens are difficult to figure out, and that goes for even their parents. That’s because teens are emerging as adults, but they still have a lot of the same behaviors that made them kids. They are looking for an identity as individuals, and that often doesn’t leave time for you,…