In the last segment we addressed the first three things you should watch out for when pursuing online dating relationships after divorce. These include the other person revealing little to nothing about themselves, tragedies only you can rescue them from, and requests to cash checks or money orders on their behalf. Scary, right? Absolutely!…

  Many people, after getting a divorce, eventually want to have a relationship again. But the dilemma they face is often one of maturity and availability. The college bar scene is pretty much out of the question, and when you have kids and work commitments, you have far less time to waste on relationships that…

  Engagement rings, with their promise for the future and sparkling beauty, are a lasting symbol of love. In reality, however, that love doesn’t always last. And now you’re divorced but you still have the ring. So what now? What should you do with your engagement ring now that you’re single? Countless women have asked…

  In the previous article we looked at what forgiveness wasn’t, which may sound strange, but is very necessary in understanding the true nature of forgiveness. For many people, forgiveness is synonymous with being okay with what happened to you, or being willing to keep allowing it to happen. Obviously, for forgiveness to happen, you…

  So far in this series we have talked about what forgiveness does for you, what you need to do to achieve it, and what state of mind is required to be successful. But no how-to guide on such a difficult topic would be complete without addressing some of the misconceptions that surround the subject.…

  In the previous two segments on forgiveness after divorce, we looked at the health benefits of forgiveness, and some of the mental changes required in order to be successful at forgiving. But how does one actually go about forgiving someone who has wronged you? Like so many things in life, the words are easy…

  Thanks for joining us again for the third installment of facts to consider when dating after divorce. Moving on, we are going to wrap this up with the last two items. Be aware, however, that while these are at the tail end of the list, they are not, by any means, less important!  …

Blame. The word conjures lots of different ideas for different people. For those who have suffered through a recent divorce, the word ‘blame’ is often indelibly linked to one’s ex-spouse. For those whose spouses were abusive, unfaithful, or irretrievably flawed in ways that made them terrible life partners, it’s hard to consider denying them the…