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Christina Aguilera divorce documents deny spousal support

On the heels of the separation announcement, Christina Aguilera makes it official by filing for divorce today from her husband of...

Divorce & Breakups

Dating again after a long-term relationship

Nervousness and apprehensions about dating again are perfectly normal if you've recently gone through a breakup. Your heart is...

Divorce

Newly divorced: Try a one-night stand?

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...

Breakups

How to exorcise an ex

After a breakup, thoughts and memories of your ex can plague you, and those self-torturing voices in your head can make your poor,...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Mom, are you and Dad divorcing?

Divorce affects people in many ways -- even if you aren't divorcing. You and your kids may feel empathy for those you know who are...

Breakups

4 Outrageous ways to get over your ex

We've all gone through bad breakups, and we move on in different ways. Sometimes, it takes a tub of ice cream and a few martinis;...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Helping kids understand divorce

You may think that if you have a strong marriage you don't need to talk to your kids about divorce and what it means. That's not...

Child Development & Health

Kids and divorce: When a friend's parents split

When parents divorce and a child's family is split up, the repercussions are far wider than just that family. While, yes, that...

Monday Mom Challenge

Monday Mom challenge: Keeping your relationship on track

First it's one friend, then another. Before you know it, a slew of friends have announced they are divorcing. It's like a germ that...

Divorce

Don't let divorce define you

Are you the divorced woman ? Do you find that label unflattering and a little too heavy to carry on your shoulders? Do you feel...

Love Articles

Dating after divorce tips

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...

Divorce

How to start dating after divorce

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

Divorce & Breakups

What to do when your marriage goes south

Marriage is not all sunshine and rainbows. We all know that! But when your relationship flatlines, pulling the plug is not the only...

Mom & Dad

Checklist for stepparents

"Blending a family is hard work," said Charlotte Shoup Olsen, Kansas State University Research and Extension family systems...

Divorce

6 Divorce success stories

So you married your best friend now you're getting divorced -- now what? As devastating as the idea of divorce sounds, it's not...

Marriage & Relationships

Real couple gripes and how to solve them

Rare is the couple that never runs into relationship problems (regardless of how long you've been together or how well you...

Divorce

10 Reasons to stay positive after a divorce

Life during and after a divorce can be crippling, but there are many reasons to stay positive. Psychologist Michael Jolkovski posed...

Single moms

Single mom dating: How to introduce your boyfriend to the kids

Sure your kids may prefer to think of you as their asexual single mom whose sole purpose is to do their laundry, make them peanut...