Feel stuck in a bad marriage? Can’t decide to divorce? Here are common reasons. Fear and Guilt are the most common reasons people stay in bad marriages.Source: Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels I have met many people who tell me they have been thinking about...
What is a Divorce Coach? How do I know if I need one? How Can a Coach Help Me? In this post, you will learn about what Divorce Coaches do, why they are so helpful, and how to find one in your area. Divorces are complicated, require a lot of decision-making, and...
My story is a lesson for parents and what NOT to do during divorce. We all do what we do for a reason, and the reason is often connected to our childhood. For me, I was drawn to divorce work because I wanted to change the way people divorce for the sake of their...
One of the questions I am asked most frequently is how to talk to your spouse if you want to separate or divorce. It feels frightening and overwhelming, and you want to do it in a way that won’t lead to a blow-up. I still remember when I had this talk with my...
How can marital therapy help? What’s the therapist’s job? What’s yours? Marital counseling can help save your relationship or ensure that you are making the right decision if you divorce. Source: Photo by cottonbro from Pexels In my work...
Feel stuck in a bad marriage? Can’t decide to divorce? Here are the most common reasons. Have you been thinking about divorce for a very long time? Are you caught in a painful loop of indecision. “Should I leave? I don’t know if I can (or should) do it.“ Why is...
In an earlier post, I wrote about the psychological short- and long-term effects of quarantine. Now that we are in a longer-term quarantine, you are probably seeing how these reactions are affecting your relationships, especially your marital relationship. You may...
Family Law specialists and therapists predict a surge in separation and divorce consultations as shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted. There are probably two common reasons for this: First, many couples had no choice but to “tough it out” through the past...
Ask Yourself if Nesting Makes Sense for Your Family 1. Will you and your spouse remain in the area or city? Nesting works best when both of you are available for your “on duty” parenting time. 2. Ask yourself if you can set aside your own comfort and prioritize the...
Adapted from my post on Psychology Today, March 20, 2019 What do I mean by “Nesting”? Nesting families keep the children in the family home while the parents rotate in and out to care for them. The “on-duty” parent stays in the home with the children while the...
