Culturally, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your society’s way is the only way to build a relationship. But you’d be surprised about the success rates of some societies, which place a little less emphasis on falling in love first. In fact, arranged marriages in the…
When you got married, you probably never envisioned a day when you would decide to file for divorce. But as marriages go along, they can change, and not always for the better. If you are at a crossroads and are uncertain of what to do next, here are some things…
The decision to file for divorce doesn’t come easy when kids are involved because you have to balance your own happiness with the security of your children. Kids are often too immature to handle the complex human emotions involved in a divorce, and they need your help and protection every…
Renate Stumpf has been married twice in her life. Her second husband died. In her first, she and Louis Demetriades, also 75, decided to call it quits after 13 years of marriage. Stumpf has been partially supporting herself through a job at Walmart in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and it was here…
When someone decides to file for divorce or perhaps they have the papers filed against them, there is a temptation to think of it as a big setback. A “never be the same” moment where it’s “all downhill from here.” These thoughts couldn’t be further from the truth. Divorce can…
When you decide to file for divorce — or you have the papers filed on you — it can be especially tough on the children. It’s during these times they are likely to ask the most unwelcome of questions. Sometimes you may not have an answer. Sometimes you may have…
If you’ve decided to file for divorce based on finances, believe us, you’re not alone. Most divorces in the U.S. occur over financial differences, and if you don’t want your marriage to end in divorce papers, then it’s important to identify what the major marriage money mistakes are so you…
Breaking up is hard to do, it’s said. Those of you who’ve decided to file for divorce know this better than most. Recently someone asked the question of the reddit community and here were some of the more interesting responses. See if your experience with the divorce papers has been…
If you have recently decided to file for divorce and you can’t wait to get back out there and see what the dating world has to offer, set realistic expectations. There’s a good chance it won’t be quite as glamorous as you think it’s going to be, and these most…
Online flirting is yet another relationship obstacle that can lead to someone deciding to file for divorce, and it’s an obstacle people didn’t have to worry about 20 years ago when the Internet was in its infancy. But as technologies got faster and more personal, it became easier to negotiate…