Divorce brings many changes and one major one is with friendships. One can lose friends (or those you thought were friends). Bringing new individuals into your life takes energy when yours may be at a low point. It is tricky when most
After divorce, when moving on, there are pros and cons to living together. Would domestic drama drive a wedge in your relationship or are you in sync – both morning larks or night owls? When newly in love after divorce, little things
Divorce can be a lonely time. You may have gone out as a couple and are at loose ends how to pick up your life without your social director (spouse). It can be especially challenging how to meet other guys when introverted.
During divorce proceedings, listen to your gut instinct It can steer you in the right direction. When something seems a bit off, go with your feelings rather than trying to rationalise what your intuition is telling you. When a negotiation appears to
One’s confidence level can dip during divorce. We may feel less self-assured or are fixed in one spot, not sure which way to move. Proceedings are stressful and leave us questioning ourselves. There are steps to take which can boost confidence. Do
Divorce can be a catalyst for starting a new life – a chance to discover new interests and rediscover talents. Passions may have gotten put aside or buried in a turbulent marriage or divorce. Dust off the clarinet. Dig out your paint
Solo travelling during and post-divorce can be daunting when used to having a spouse as a built-in travel partner. Flight delays and other travel issues can seem more stressful when no longer going on holiday as a duo. There are ways to
After divorce, one may not feel it is possible to find love again. When a spouse ends the marriage, it can leave the other feeling unlovable. Love can strike in unexpected places or in strange situations. Love can sneak in as a
Traumatic relationships are a cause for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). You may have had an amicable break up and sailed through your divorce just fine. Not everyone gets through relationships unscathed. One man had three traumatic relationships after a toxic marriage. His
Fear can be paralysing. In divorce. One can be hesitant to take a step in any direction. Afraid whatever move made will be wrong. One is stuck in status quo and wants to stay in the same place. Movement is perceived as
Starting to date after divorce can be challenging – how much to share and when. While it is important to connect with your date, giving too much information too quickly is off-putting. Just the opposite effect than what is intended. Get to
You may have travelled as a couple while married and are hesitant to go across the country or continent on your own during or after divorce. There are scary stories on the news and internet about tourists being robbed or killed. Perhaps