Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again. We’ve been talking about dating after divorce, and how it can be very scary, especially when you’re faced with the thought of introducing your kids to your new romantic interest. But there are ways to make the process easier, and things you can do to make…

  For many people, just the thought of entering the dating scene again after a divorce is terrifying. And that’s without the issue of having to introduce a new partner to your children. As if dating isn’t hard enough all on it’s own, now you have to consider whether or not your kids will get…

  Welcome back and thanks for joining us. In part one we talked about the fact that some children struggle more than others with their parent’s divorce, and need professional     help from a therapist or counselor to process their emotions. We also looked at a list of common signs that indicate a child is…

  It’s over – you’re finally, officially divorced. Great job! It’s been a long hard road, and you can now say that it’s all behind you. So what now? Are there things you should do before you embark on this new, free life of yours? Is there some last-minute issue you overlooked, or a possible…

  Nothing is worse than watching a tear-jerker romance movie shortly after your divorce. As if you need that noise! Divorce is hard. Having other people’s fictional love stories crammed down your throat while you’re in recovery is even harder. But TV is loaded with romance stories. Every channel is a minefield. You can hardly…

  For a great many Michiganians, getting married, buying a home, and having kids is a major part of the American dream. But what do you do when it all falls apart on you? When that dream becomes a nightmare? Should you lose everything because one thing doesn’t survive the test of time? Or is…

  Many people believe that it’s “proper” to wait a certain period of time after your divorce is final before you enter the dating game again. Why? Because rushing is often considered “desperate” or viewed as emotionally unhealthy. In truth, there are convincing arguments for both sides of this issue – waiting and not waiting.…

  In the previous article we talked about the first three rules that you will need to stick to if you want to be successful in pursuing a friendship with your ex. Moving forward, we are going to look at the last three. And remember, this is going to be tough, but it will make…

  So you want to be friends with your ex? Well, good for you! That’s considered a sign of maturity in a divorced person. However, mature as this step may be, it’s a very daunting process to start over in a whole new way when you share such a turbulent past.   If you can…