Reader Question: Should you talk to your ex about dating?

I recently got this question from a reader: My counselor asked if my ex and I, who have been divorced for about 8 months, had discussed how we would handle dating with the kids. That’s a conversation I couldn’t even imagine having! How would you even open the discussion? Since I have not dated yet,…

Reader Question: What’s the etiquette with grandparents?

A reader recently wrote and asked this question: For the last couple years, I have sent two cards with pictures of the kids to their grandparents on my ex’s side. He emailed me recently and is very angry that I have sent pictures and has asked me to discontinue this odd behavior. What is the…

Is this custodial parent being impossible?

With the last few posts in Julia’s story being about child custody issues, here’s a timely question from a reader who needs your help: It has been six months since I decided to end my 15 years marriage. The choice to divorce was mine, I wasn’t happy. I already had two affairs that were both…

Is it hurtful to want a divorce?

From time to time, I get readers contact me and ask me for my opinion on their situation, if I think they should get divorced. While I believe the decision to divorce is a very personal one and one that only the people involved should make, the perspective and guidance of others can be helpful….