Coping With Divorce

Eating your divorce cake

Lois Tarter — Tue, 24 May 2011 06:52:00 -0700

Older women are having their "divorce cake" and eating it, too! Countless stories keep surfacing about women in their 40s, 50s and even 60s, dating men 20-plus years younger. Is it the younger forbidden fruit that attracts these divorcees? Or do they feel that they are actually biting into a real relationship?

Dating after divorce

Kori Ellis — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:45:00 -0700

Divorce can be brutal. And when it's all over, dating may be the last thing on your mind. Once the healing begins, though, you may want companionship again. Dr. Dorree Lynn, sex and relationship expert and founder of DrDorreeLynn.com, provides some insight on recognizing when the time is right.

How to attract new love after divorce

Kori Ellis — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:39:00 -0700

After a divorce, finding someone new may seem impossible, but you can connect with someone special again. Jill Spiegel, author of How To Talk To Anyone About Anything! The Secrets to Connecting, offers these tips on how to attract new love after divorce.

How to handle it when friends get divorced

Kori Ellis — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:00:00 -0800

When your girlfriend is getting divorced and you barely knew her husband , you give her a shoulder to cry on, take her shopping and join in bashing her soon-to-be ex. But what happens when you are friends with both parties in the splitting couple? That's when things can get complicated.

How to cope during the holidays after divorce

Kori Ellis — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0800

Christmas is always a stressful time of year. But if you gotten divorced recently, it can seem almost impossible to cope during the holidays. Though it won't be an easy time, these tips can make it bearable.

Newly divorced: Try a one-night stand?

Kori Ellis — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Divorce takes an emotional toll on both parties. And often, when it's all over, self-esteem is at its lowest. If you are newly divorced, you probably don't want to dive back into a serious relationship right away; you need time to heal. But what about a one-night stand?

Don't let divorce define you

SheKnows Love & Sex Experts — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:29:00 -0700

Are you the divorced woman? Do you find that label unflattering and a little too heavy to carry on your shoulders? Do you feel somehow diminished whenever someone refers to you in this way? It's time for some empowerment, girlfriend!

Dating after divorce tips

SheKnows Editors — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:08:00 -0700

Day after day I hear different excuses why people can't get a date. Some singles have rich imaginations. Here are just a few excuses that sound a bit like this:

How to start dating after divorce

Tonja Evetts Weimer — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:09:00 -0700

Day after day I hear the reasons why people can't get a date. Some singles have rich imaginations. Here are the latest testimonials that start in this way:

6 Divorce success stories

Brie Gatchalian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:42:00 -0800

So you married your best friend now you're getting divorced -- now what? As devastating as the idea of divorce sounds, it's not necessarily going to pan out negatively. In fact, we found lots of divorce success stories out there. We don't know what the ratio is with divorce success stories versus non-successes. But it's safe to say, there is light at the end of the tunnel, according to these divorcees...

The cost of divorce

Brie Gatchalian — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:09:00 -0800

Once divorce is mentioned, there's a host of things to consider. The best-case scenario in a divorce is when it won't be contested and you two can split assets and debts equally . But there's more to keep in mind. What is the real cost of divorce?

7 Signs you're headed for divorce

Brie Gatchalian — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:10:00 -0800

Although being paranoid about your relationship with your husband is probably not a good thing, if the signs are there and you confront them, there's a chance you might be able to save your marriage before it's too late. So what are the signs? We turned to experts to uncover what you should watch out for. These are the signs you might be headed for divorce.

Coping with divorce

SheKnows Editors — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:47:00 -0700

According to DivorceRate.org, 50 percent of all marriages in America end in divorce. Although there are hidden layers about that alarming statistic - such as the breakup of ages, genders, and whether or not these are the same people over and over getting married and divorced - one thing is certain: Divorce is nothing new, rare and possible. The bright side? If you do get divorced, you will get through it.