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: [contemplate1] 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 [...]
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. [...]




I believe by sharing our divorce stories we can help each other, make the process of ending your marriage less traumatic for others, create a greater acceptance for divorce and most importantly do our very best for our children.
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