Mediation Tips You Won’t Get From Your Attorney
I love mediation. Mediation is an proven alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process and can help you avoid all the expenses associated with contested divorce, attorneys, and litigation. But if you…
Narcissistic Divorce Abuse: Preparing for the Temper Tantrum
You put up with the neglect, cheating, porn use, and emotional abuse for far too long, but you got the support you needed and made the decision to get out….
If He Has Chin Hair and Chest Hair, He Can Learn to Be A Better Partner
He Can. But What if He Won’t? I remember I used to look at my ex and think he looked like a grown man. He had chin hair and chest…
Carb Loading and Other Hacks to Survive the Holidays During Divorce
We’re about to head into the season where, according to Instagram, every family is wearing matching pajamas, holding hands, singing in 6-part harmony and making Pinterest-worthy cookies. It kind of…
Boundaries: If You’re Not Safe, It’s Not a Boundary
Boundaries. Everyone talks about them. But not everyone knows how to use them effectively. Truth is, it can be really frustrating to keep setting boundaries and yet, continue to be…
The “Ugh, Everybody’s Home” COVID-19 Survival Guide
How are you holding up? Are some people in your household giving you this look? Is it starting to feel like you’re living in a colony of feral cats? Hang…
Best Advice I Ever Got: Stop Being So Nice
If you’re tired of always giving in, backing down and staying quiet, then let’s talk about how to stop being so nice. For generations, women have been taught that speaking…
Attachment Style: Are Mom and Dad Still Wrecking Your Relationships?
These days all the experts are talking about attachment style and they all seem to agree. Even if you had a relatively uneventful and happy childhood, you probably still emerged…
When Good Love Goes Bad
We’ve all heard the horror stories. A quick internet search will yield countless tales of couples behaving badly or fighting to the death over frying pans, china, linens, or a…
Mediation: 5 Tips to Be a Better Negotiator
So you’ve decided to use a mediator for your divorce or the court has ordered you to go. No matter which route you took to get to mediation, your goal…