5 Ways to Get Through Being Alone on Valentine’s Day After a Divorce

Fri 11 Feb, 2022 | After the Divorce, Divorce, General, Holidays by

Sad girl touching a red heart

To put it lightly, Valentine’s Day after divorce can be complicated. Many would agree that being single or being alone on a day meant for love can feel like a world-ending catastrophe with the punchline of every joke ending in, “Actually, it’s Singles Awareness Day.” In reality, Valentine’s Day may serve as a painful reminder of your former flame and past shared traditions. On the other hand, it can be a relief to just spend …

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Getting Through Your Breakup

Mon 20 May, 2019 | After the Divorce, General by

  We’ve all gone through those breakups that leave us eating some rocky road ice cream with a soup ladle while watching our favorite romcom (You’ve Got Mail, for me).  The initial hurdle of a recently ended relationship is made up of two parts.  First, is the person.  Whether you initiated the break up or not, at some point, you were invested in having a relationship with that person.  That emotional commitment to someone isn’t …

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7 Awesome Thanksgiving Traditions for Blended Families

Tue 5 Jun, 2018 | After the Divorce, Divorce, General, Holidays by

The Holidays are tough on recently Divorced families, and Thanksgiving is no exception. For years your family probably had the same traditions. Maybe you always went to your in-laws for Thanksgiving, or maybe you and your ex were in charge of hosting guests every year. Maybe you always made plans to go out of town with your ex. But, now that you’re divorced, those traditions are undoubtedly going to change, and you’re probably disappointed. You’re also probably worried about how your …

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10 Need-to-Know Tips for Dating Post-Divorce

Tue 5 Jun, 2018 | After the Divorce, Divorce, General by

Dating after Divorce is a challenge, to say the least. There are many aspects of dating that have changed since you were dating your ex, whether that was five, fifteen, or thirty years ago. You’re older now, and unfortunately, there’s a smaller pool of eligible people to choose from. These are just some of a million frustrations that come with post-divorce dating.   If you were married for a long time, you’re probably nervous about …

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