When going through a divorce, your ex is probably far from your favorite person in the world. There are all sorts of negative feelings towards one's ex that might come out during the course of a divorce. It is important for divorcing individuals to not let such...
Last post, we discussed some of the things a person may want to think about when deciding who among their friends to go to for emotional support when divorcing. Today, we will talk about the other side of the equation. Many people have friends who are in the divorce...
When dealing with the emotional turmoil of a divorce, having a strong support network can be important. For many divorcing individuals, their friends make up a significant portion of their support structure.Who you rely on for emotional support during a divorce can...
Divorce is generally a very decision-filled time. Divorce decisions can touch on some very fundamental things, even your name. For individuals who changed their last name when they got married, such as changing it to their partner's last name or to a hyphenated last...
Some divorces end up being very high-conflict. There are many things that can be extremely important when going through a high-conflict divorce.One is properly addressing the emotional challenges involved. A large amount of conflict can cause a divorce to put an even...
Driving isn't the only thing individuals sometimes let cellphones distract them from. Individuals sometimes get distracted by their cellphone when they are spending time with their partner.A recent study indicates that cellphone distractions within a relationship are...
Divorce is typically an incredibly emotional experience. All sorts of strong feelings can arise when bringing a marriage to an end. The strong emotions related to a divorce can have the potential to affect a person's decision-making abilities. For example, the flurry...
Sometimes, within a couple, someone's feelings get hurt. When this happens, it is important for both members of the couple to not just default to a knee-jerk reaction, but to take time to understand the situation and how best to respond to it. How a couple reacts...
It isn't difficult to see how rapid technological advancement becomes woven into the social fabric of daily life, but we have to admit that sometimes the law is slow to catch up, perhaps especially in family law.For example, family law judges continue to grapple with...
In heterosexual relationships, is one gender more likely than the other to initiate a breakup? A recent study indicates that the answer to this question may depend on whether or not the couple is married.The study looked at a survey regarding relationships. The survey...
