Political Differences In A Marriage

To say that the political climate in the United States right now is extremely divisive is an understatement.  I do not know if there has ever been a more charged, polarizing divide between Democrats and Republicans than now.  It’s hard enough if you disagree with friends, co-workers or family but what if it’s your spouse?  Can you find common ground when you are on opposite sides of the political spectrum?

One Spouse Wants To Get The Vaccine But The Other Doesn't. Now What?

It has been a challenging time for everyone with working from home, virtual schools, limited social interaction, no travel, wearing masks and being cooped up with your immediate family for an extended time.  Mentally, socially and physically COVID has taken its toll on people.  As vaccines have been made available across the country for almost everyone it seemed as if there was a light at the end of the tunnel.  This has brought on new strife amongst couples, families and friends who have differing opinions on getting the COVID vaccine.

When Divorced Parents Disagree On COVID Vaccine For Their Children

Covid has changed everyone’s life in some way in the last year.  The approval of vaccinations has made a huge impact on day-to-day life but has also caused much discord between people who are either for or against it.  The CDC has approved COVID vaccinations for children 12 and older and approval for even younger children is on the horizon.  What happens when divorced parents don’t agree on vaccinating their children?  Family law attorneys are seeing more and more cases involving this issue and it’s likely to only increase as pressure to vaccinate intensifies.

Guide To Online Dating After Divorce

Online Dating After Divorce

Does the thought of online dating make you shudder a little?  It’s understandable, browsing picture after picture looking for a perfect match seems daunting.  In the reality of dating these days, online sites can be your best source of possible partners.  There are dating sites for almost every conceivable niche, and you can set your search parameters for only people that fit your criteria.  Here’s how to make the most of online dating.

10 Life Lessons I've Learned

As I’m watching my children grow into young adults, I can’t help but think about my life at their ages.  I do not want to go back to my twenties, maybe my pre-baby body, but not the insecurities of that decade.  My thirties were good, they were filled with having my children and learning to be a parent.  My forties were really when I feel like I became comfortable with myself and learned some important things about life.  As I’m entering this fifth decade, I thought I would share what I have learned a long the way about life.

Preparing Yourself To Date Again After Divorce

Preparing Yourself to Date Again After Divorce

After marriage, the thought of dating again can seem overwhelming and scary, but it can also be exciting.  If you were in a long-term marriage, it’s probably been a while since you were in the dating scene.  Was the last time you were single before mobile phones and the internet?  Last time I dated, a guy had to call my home phone and leave a message on my answering machine if I wasn’t there.  Boy, times are different now!  You can cyberstalk any potential date and learn about his family, pets, job and friends before you even talk to him. 

Reinventing Yourself After Divorce

As you come out of your post-divorce fog, it’s time to embrace change and find what makes you happy.   You may feel like you will never feel better and that you will never be able to move on.  This isn’t true, you will feel better, and you will move on and have a happy life. 

Here are 8 tips on how to reinvent yourself after divorce.

Ten Warning Signs Your Spouse Is A Substance Abuser

Have you noticed changes in your spouse, and not for the better?  Have a few drinks after work turned into days long benders?  Has their mood become more volatile?  These may be signs that your spouse is abusing drugs or alcohol.  Being married to an addict can cause chaos, stress, negativity and conflict.

The Effects Of Substance Abuse On A Marriage And Divorce

Marriage is full of peaks and valleys.  Anyone who has been married for a long time will tell you that there were good times and bad times throughout.  For a marriage to survive both spouses must contribute and work at the relationship, a one-sided marriage rarely lasts.  If one spouse is addicted to drugs or alcohol it throws the entire family into chaos and is difficult to sustain long-term.

Warning Signs Of Sexual Abuse In A Marriage

Is sexual assault in a marriage a real thing?  A healthy marriage involves sex, so how can married sex be assault?  According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 10 women have been sexual assaulted by an intimate partner.  Whether you are married or not, sex is consensual.  If you say no, it means no, even if it is to your spouse.