As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! It’s been almost 10 years since Kathleen McCarthy got divorced, but she can still recall the raw […]
Divorce is Painful, But It Doesn’t Need to Be Destructive In the United States, almost 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. For many, divorce can be devastating. Movies have portrayed divorce as a vicious experience where everyone loses. So how can a couple divorce without the often-portrayed fighting in court? For many couples, Collaborative […]
We’ve all seen those hard-to-watch (yet hard-to-look-away) “Bridezilla” moments on wedding reality TV. Brides and grooms freaking out on film over everything from escalating wedding costs to where to strategically seat certain family members to battles over linen colors may make for good TV. But, in real life, these types of serious breakdowns in communication […]
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Divorce remains common in the United States. As a result, blended families are one of the fastest growing family groups in the country. However, even though blended families are becoming more prevalent, they are not without challenges. According to World Village, children who live in a blended family are three times more likely to need psychological […]
This column often focuses on how to keep marriage hot, but the truth is not all women are in relationships that will last. This time of year—January through March—is known as “divorce season” because it’s when most couples file for dissolution of marriage in court. For women considering divorce, here are seven things to know […]
“I don’t love you anymore. I’m not sure I ever did. I’m moving out. The kids will understand. They’ll want me to be happy.” What would you say to your husband of 20 years if he came home with that announcement? Panic, hysteria, threats. All expected. But what about a calm, “I don’t buy it.” […]
Let’s discuss Gwyneth Paltrow and her “conscious uncoupling” from husband Chris Martin. She has been given a lot of grief for sharing this new-agey term for her break up, but I say there’s value in her perspective. Recently, the actress announced on her “goop” lifestyle website that she and her rock-star husband of 10 years were separating. The post was promoted to “goop” subscribers via an […]
Dr. Terri Orbuch, relationship expert and author of “5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage From Good to Great,” says that seven out of 10 couples report that money is a source of conflict in their relationship.
Many women who are newly single are tempted to jump into the dating world right away. Ending a relationship can be awful, and you’re eager to shake off the darkness and turmoil and have some fun. Besides, in this digital age of dating websites and social media, it’s easier to connect than ever—so why not […]
