Humans are attachment making animals, we form loving bonds with each other that have deep consequences for us. They shape us literally at the biological level. The hormones involved in feelings of love and happiness with each other encourage myelination in the
When people think about divorce, they usually picture the obvious milestones. Finding somewhere new to live, speaking to a solicitor, working out finances, telling family and friends, learning how to co-parent. What they don’t picture is sitting alone at 11pm, scrolling through
Understanding the Loss of Identity After Separation When people talk about divorce, they usually talk about the obvious things. The legal process. The finances. The family home. The children. The practicalities of untangling a life that has become deeply intertwined with someone
Ask ten people how long a man should wait to date after his divorce and you will get ten confident answers. Six months. A year. A month for every year of marriage. I have coached men through this transition for twenty-five years,
When people first contact a family lawyer, they often think they are coming for legal advice. In reality, they are usually bringing far more than that. Behind every discussion about finances, children or property is a person trying to make sense of
Divorce is widely cited as one of life’s most taxing experiences, ranking high on the scale of emotional and physical stress. Amidst the sea of legal paperwork and emotional recalibration, one of the most daunting hurdles is the question of “home.” Whether
It can be hard hopping into the dating game again after divorce. Rules change after a long hiatus and social media is more prevalent now. Online dating web sites are numerous. There are so many choices how to meet potential dates and
Love rarely follows a straight line. Relationships end, new ones begin – it’s a natural, ongoing cycle. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and giving love another shot, there are a few things to keep in mind. Let’s Talk About Divorce
I want to talk about this not as an adult who went through a divorce, but as a child who lived through her parents’ divorce. I share this perspective because I want parents to understand how vital it is to rediscover themselves
Let’s not sugar coat it, this question “what do I do now?” (at the moment you know you will separate) is the single most important question you will answer in this whole chapter of your life. There will be a lot of
The unexpected wisdom that came from loving (and losing) after divorce. One of the first things many of us get curious about after a divorce is dating. Whether we initiated the divorce or not, there’s usually a little voice inside that wonders
When people think about divorce, the first professional who comes to mind is usually a lawyer. That is natural, since divorce has an important legal dimension. But relying on one person to guide you through every aspect of divorce is a common
