Always ask for what you need. Your partner cannot read your mind. And that angry look your giving them may not convey what you’re hoping to convey. Talk about it. Give your partner the benefit of the doubt.
Divorce
“When Are You Going to Get Over Your Divorce?” Is the Wrong Question
With kids, this single dad asks the questions he's still wondering about his ex-wife's motivations.
If we could balance out the misguided and harmful family court system in favor of a 50/50 cooperative parenting culture, we would have healthier kids. We would also see fewer wealthy bulldog divorce attorneys hawking their winning strategies. In a divorce, no one wins. But in divorce moms and dads should be considered equally.
How To Know If You Need To Stay In Your Miserable Marriage Or Divorce
Here are some ideas that can help you make the right decision for you.
Here are some ideas that can help you make the right decision for you.
10 Things I Owe My Children After Divorce
I believe that all individuals are responsible for their own behavior and happiness.
I believe that all individuals are responsible for their own behavior and happiness.
Always Being the Better Man: Dads In Divorce Leading with Love
Even as things did not go his way, this single dad made the most of his 30% custody schedule.
Even as I was being asked to leave my family, to give my wife the divorce she was determined was going to make her happier, I was challenged to love them all through the dark times. My constant love, my unrelenting optimism, and hope kept all of us protected from the harsh potential of a contentious divorce.
The 6 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Healing After A Divorce Or Breakup
Commit to avoiding the mistakes that only make things worse.
Commit to avoiding the mistakes that only make things worse.
Don’t Underestimate My Fragility or My Ferocity: Depression & Divorce
A single dad struggles with depression at work, at home, and while he's alone.
I have a bit of a mood problem. It seems that when my life gets really tough (bounced checks, trouble at work, arguments at home) I sometimes collapse into a depression.
7 Wins for the Hyper-Focused Single Parent
Getting your co-parenting mojo on, is part of a winning strategy after divorce.
The general mode of life with dad is positive and happy. I am *so* happy to have them on the days and nights I am afforded, that there is little room for complaints or nagging.
The Art of Indifference After Divorce: Letting Go With Intention
This single dad learns to let go of his resentment while staying close to his children.
What I’ve got is my state of happiness and peace. I no longer fight with her about anything. I no longer ask her for anything. I keep my communications primarily with my kids. As far as I’m concerned, she’s no longer the superpower she was.
How To Avoid Disaster In Divorce
Secrets from a divorce attorney about finding peace in separation.
Secrets from a divorce attorney about finding peace in separation.
How To Take Charge Of Your Quality Of Life After Divorce
You can beat divorce – if you’re willing to do the work.
You can beat divorce – if you’re willing to do the work.
The First Holiday Season As a Single Dad: Stepping Into the Void
The holidays are hard for some of us, single parents have a special hollowness when their kids are away.
How do you reconcile being removed from the typical family Christmas? How do you deal with the 22 days a month that you have little or no contact with your children? How do you afford ANY Christmas presents when you’re struggling to buy gas?
The Pros and Cons Of Co-Parenting Without Talking
It’s possible, but is it in the best interest of your kids?
It’s possible, but is it in the best interest of your kids?
How Ending Our Marriage Brought Us Together
Living in a hotel isn’t so bad.
Living in a hotel isn’t so bad.
12 Strategies For Dealing With Grief After A Divorce
You’re not destined to be stuck in the misery grief. You can move through it and be happy again.
You’re not destined to be stuck in the misery grief. You can move through it and be happy again.
A Dad’s Path After Divorce Is Hard and Lonely
This single father recounts how his wife told him they were getting a divorce and the sadness that ensued.
A dad’s path is different after divorce. We are forced to become a wolf pack of one. We’ve got to pick ourselves up and reinvent our lives. As the mom and kids stay in the marital home, dads are given the boot. This jarring fracture from life before the divorce is what causes so many of them to give up on themselves and their families.