Self Improvement

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How to Apologize to Your Ex

Apologizing can be hard, especially if you have a contentious relationship with the person you are apologizing to. If you want to have a polite

How long does divorce grief last

How Long Does Divorce Grief Last?

The decision to move forward with a divorce is often a difficult one. The end of a marriage can affect your perspective on the memories

Getting Divorced? It’s Time To Let Your Wildflowers Grow

Getting Divorced? It’s Time To Let Your Wildflowers Grow

No one gets married with the expectation they will divorce, and the circumstances surrounding divorce are often unpredictable and heartbreaking. The good news is your divorce doesn’t just mark the end of your marriage. It can also signify the beginning of a period of growth for you.

Imposter Syndrome: How It’s Holding You Back With Your Divorce, and How You Can Overcome It

Imposter Syndrome: How It’s Holding You Back With Your Divorce, and How You Can Overcome It

According to researchers, imposter syndrome or imposter phenomenon (IP) “is a motivational disposition in which persons who have achieved some level of success feel like fakes or imposters.” It’s a behavior that describes those who, despite achieving high levels of success on standardized tests, earning advanced degrees, and receiving professional recognition for their accomplishments from colleagues or organizations, still fail to experience a sense of success internally. And I see it affect people during the divorce process all the time.

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You Have Kids. Should You Date Before Finalizing Your Divorce?

You’re getting divorced, and it’s the first time you’ve been single in years. You’re thinking about starting to date but are wondering whether this is a good idea or not. You anticipate your divorce taking a while, and worry about putting your dating life on hold for months, even years. So how do you decide if now’s the right time to dip your toe in the dating pool?

3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Staying in a Bad Marriage for the Kids

3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Staying in a Bad Marriage for the Kids

You’re at lunch with your friends. Or on the phone with your mother. You get to talking about what a jerk your spouse is and how you wish you weren’t with them anymore. You rattle off a laundry list of reasons why you can’t stand them. In isolation, none of the reasons seem too bad. Taken together, the thought of this person walking through the door at night sickens you to the point of contempt. And you haven’t even gotten to the quality of your sex life — or lack of it.

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Managing Quarantine Stress

Many families are struggling right now; money is tight, being home together poses new relational challenges, and many parents are navigating schooling at home for the first time. As we enter the end of week one of coronavirus isolation (some of us in Seattle have been at this for much longer…Elis…