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  • Midlife Crisis - Taking Care Of Yourself During Your Spouse’s …Created: 2009-11-08 @ 17:23:09 EST     
    The one thing that is common amongst people whose spouse’s are going through a midlife crisis is the need to control what is happening to them. If your spouse is having a midlife crisis, …
  • Passive Aggressive Behavior - What Is Passive Aggressive Behavior…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 13:12:48 EST     
    What is passive aggressive behavior? A learned behavior that keeps a person from expressing anger in a healthy manner. The passive aggressive person is an angry, spiteful person who outwardly appea…
  • Passive Aggressive Man - What Kind of Woman Marries The Passive Aggr…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 15:19:37 EST     
    It takes a special kind of woman to choose and marry a passive aggressive man. The woman who marries the passive aggressive man was taught in her family of origin to accept a high level of frustrat…
  • Divorce Process - Mistakes to Avoid During the Divorce Process…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 14:46:06 EST     
    One of the biggest mistakes individuals make during the divorce process if failing to protect themselves financially. Divorce is filled with emotions and emotions get in the way of navigating the d…
  • Physical Abuse - Physical Abuse StatisticsCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 16:37:58 EDT     
    Physical abuse consists of anything an intimate partner does to the other partner that causes physical pain. If you partner has slapped, pinched, punched, thrown things at you or assaulted you with…
  • Why Women Cheat – Four Reasons Women Cheat…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 15:13:13 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 15:18:09 EDT
    Why women cheat differs from woman to woman. Some do it for love, some for sex, some need a boost in their self-esteem and some are just wired to be unfaithful.
  • Marital Problems - Finding Solutions to Marital Problems…Created: 2009-10-26 @ 13:01:50 EDT     
    I’ve spent quite a bit of time writing about marital problems that lead to divorce. I’ve not, however given advice on how to find solutions to marital problems. You first step s…
  • Divorce Process - Preparing For The Divorce Process…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 15:08:28 EDT     
    Making the decision to divorce, to no longer stay in an unhappy marriage is the first step in the divorce process. Once that decision is made you need guidance and an understanding of what lies ahe…
  • Post Divorce Christmas - How To Survive Your First Post Divorce Chri…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 13:37:57 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 13:48:10 EDT
    What if a person doesn’t have children to focus on? How does a newly single person make sure they have a good or even great Christmas post divorce? …
  • Time Together - Can Married Couples Spend Too Much Time TogetherCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 16:24:20 EDT     
    There is a misguided belief by some that when a couple marries they become one. The days of spending time apart are over! I'm of the opinion that marriage does not mean giving up your individuality…
  • How To Communicate - How To Communicate In A MarriageCreated: 2009-09-28 @ 15:11:58 EDT     
    What we don’t hear is what communication is and how to communicate in a marriage. You see, communication is more than the ability to open your mouth and spew forth words. It takes skill to com…
  • Anger ? How To Express Healthy AngerCreated: 2009-09-22 @ 15:10:34 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 15:13:53 EDT
    In a healthy marriage both spouses feel free to express their emotions, needs and desires. It is inevitable that expressing emotions can, at times mean expressing healthy anger and engaging in…
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder - Symptoms of Avoidant Personality Dis…Created: 2009-09-19 @ 17:24:32 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 17:31:08 EDT
    The person with Avoidant Personality Disorder is extremely sensitive to what others think about them. So sensitive that they suffer severe anxiety at the thought of saying or doing the wrong thing…
  • Midlife Crisis - Significant Loss Can Trigger Midlife CrisisCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 16:48:05 EDT     
    How many times have you heard of someone going into a Midlife Crisis shortly after loosing a parent to death? Significant loss can trigger midlife crisis in some. Why? Because the death of someone …
  • Stress Over Debt - Stress Over Debt And It?s Relationship To Midlife…Created: 2009-09-16 @ 15:07:43 EDT     
    It is an understatement to say that debt can have a negative aspect on a person’s life. Stress over debt has a negative impact on a person both and emotionally. If your debts have mounted it …
  • Perental Alienation - Are Your Guilty Of Parental Alienation?Created: 2009-09-15 @ 13:48:08 EDT     
    Some parents work over-time at alienating their children from the other parent. Some are guilty of parental alienation and don’t realize what they are doing. Whether or not you are deliberatel…
  • Stalking - Is Your Ex Stalking You?Created: 2009-09-08 @ 15:46:49 EDT     
    Is your ex stalking you? Would you recognize stalking behaviors and be able to protect yourself against a stalker? Stalking by an ex-spouse is a serious crime and one where law enforcement official…
  • Stalking - Stalking After Divorce Or Separation - Stalking LawsCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 14:37:14 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 15:48:31 EDT
    If you are divorced or separated, you are more likely to become a victim of stalking. On this page, you will find statistics and helpful resources for those who are being stalked by a spouse or ex-…
  • Lonely - Lonely After Divorce - Loneliness ? Loneliness After DivorceCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 13:03:39 EDT     
    Loneliness after divorce, if you’ve been through a divorce you’ve felt lonely. Some deal with loneliness after divorce better than others. If you are someone having a hard time with lonel…
  • Blended Family Holiday - Blended Family Holiday CelebrationCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 22:30:34 EDT     
    What do you get when you blend families? Unresolved feelings, bitterness, mixed loyalties, step-parents and confused children. Add a Holiday and you’ve extra challenges to meet and overcome. …
  • The Other Woman - Other Man - Why The Other Woman or Other Man Slept…Created: 2009-09-04 @ 13:44:12 EDT     
    If you’ve ever been a victim of infidelity you’ve wondered why the other man/other woman slept with your spouse. It is hard to comprehend the motivations of someone who takes something th…
  • Helpful Divorce AdviceCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 13:02:46 EDT     
    The legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce make the divorce process very stressful. Not only will you find it necessary to become familiar with the laws of your state pertaining to divor…
  • Complications During the Divorce ProcessCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 12:44:37 EDT     
    State divorce laws determine what a couple goes through once the decide to divorce. Below is a broad outline describing the sequence of events for most couples will go through during the divorce pr…
  • Dividing Marital PropertyCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 23:51:35 EDT     
    All property acquired by either spouse before the marriage is considered non-marital property. All property acquired after the marriage is considered property of the marriage or marital property. I…
  • Are You and Your Spouse Legally Separated?Created: 2009-08-31 @ 23:24:47 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 23:28:57 EDT
    Legal Separation is an alternative to divorce. Legal separation is a good choice for couples experiencing marital problems but are not ready to divorce. During a legal separation a couple will live…
  • Legal Separation ? Spousal Support ? Legal Separation And Spousal Su…Created: 2009-08-27 @ 14:12:22 EDT     
    If you are eligible for spousal support you will receive it during a legal separation. It is your legal right when filing for a legal separation to request the court grants spousal support…
  • Legal Separation - How To File For A Legal SeparationCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 12:31:07 EDT     
    Now that you’ve decided to legally separate from your spouse you may be wondering how to file for a legal separation. Before doing anything make sure you fully understand that a legal separati…
  • Online Dating - The Do?s And Don?ts Of Online Dating After DivorceCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 20:35:25 EDT     
    If you are taking advantage of online dating sites or thinking about venturing into the world of online dating, below are some Do’s and Don’ts I’ve put together based own my personal…
  • Divorce Records ? Finding Divorce Records OnlineCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 13:23:05 EDT     
    Need a copy of your divorce record or, are you wishing to find out the particulars of someone else’s divorce? Whichever, divorce records are an abundant source of information…
  • Collaborative Divorce - How To Get a Collaborative DivorceCreated: 2009-08-23 @ 19:38:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 19:41:36 EDT
    Collaborative divorce is an option open to couples that wish to negotiate instead of litigate their divorce. If you want to take control of your divorce and keep your future out of the hands of adv…
  • Divorce Lawyers - A Comprehensive Look at Divorce LawyersCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 20:14:30 EDT     
    You’ve made the decision to divorce; now you have to wade through all the ads for divorce lawyers in the yellow pages and decide which one is right for you…
  • Divorce And Your Health - Is Divorce Bad For Your HealthCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 11:37:50 EDT     
    Yes, it would appear that divorce is be bad for your health. Any change in lifestyle can cause depression and anxiety along with physical ailments that are stress induced…
  • Joint Custody - What is Joint CustodyCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 19:30:40 EDT     
    Joint custody is the term used to describe a situation where both parents legally share decisions regarding the up-bringing of their child. Joint Custody is the most common form of custody awarded …
  • Sole Custody ? Sole Legal Custody ? Sole Physical CustodyCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 17:32:15 EDT     
    One parent can be awarded either sole legal custody or sole physical custody during the divorce process…
  • Physical Custody - Joint Physical Custody - The Difference Between P…Created: 2009-07-29 @ 16:58:33 EDT     
    Parents going through the divorce process may be given either physical custody or joint physical custody.[/…
  • Legal Custody - Joint Legal Custody - The Difference Between Legal C…Created: 2009-07-29 @ 16:19:26 EDT     
    Legal custody of a child means a parent has the right to make all decisions concerning their child’s upbringing. Joint legal custody means both parents have an equal, legal right when making d…
  • Marriage - Marriage 2.0 - Who Wins in Marriage 2.0Created: 2009-07-20 @ 15:50:12 EDT     
    Marriage 2.0, a term being used to describe today's marriages. It seems to be a popular term for men who feel women have the upper hand if a marriage falls apart…
  • Family Law - What is Family Law?Created: 2009-07-20 @ 15:21:59 EDT     
    Family deals with any aspect of the family and it’s needs. Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues such as marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, adoptio…
  • Marriage Counselors - What do Marriage Counselors Do?Created: 2009-07-20 @ 14:00:42 EDT     
    Marriage Counselors work with married couples to either help them handle marital discord or enhance the marital relationship. Marriage counselors are schooled in teaching couples conflict resolutio…
  • Divorce Information - Divorce Information for ParentsCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 13:21:54 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 13:24:41 EDT
    Divorce information, that is what we all want once the decision to divorce is made. We research divorce laws, support guidelines and spousal support. Based on statistics very few search for divorce…
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