Divorce

Divorce at midlife is complicated. Whether it comes as a relief or as a devastation, divorce can be the most difficult experience or the most freeing. It’s different for everyone, but one thing is for sure… you are not alone when it comes to divorce. Find insight, tips on how to cope, courage, compassion and understanding with Better After 50’s Divorce section.

The Dreaded Encounter with My EX

Dyanne KelleyAugust 19, 2019

Now our daughter is getting married and the inevitable encounter is looming. I envision what this encounter will be like, a casual civil lunch together that almost always ends in a disagreement or........

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Is a Sexless Marriage Reason To Divorce?

Shannon Bradley-CollearyAugust 5, 2019

Not having a sex life is not something people advertise...and the last time we did it we had to get drunk and watch porn....

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Divorced and Tired of Feeling Like a Doormat?

Martha BodyfeltApril 22, 2019

At this point in your life, after your divorce and as you work to move on, you may have just shrugged it off, accepting the fact that people are going to walk all over you, treat you like a doormat, and there’s nothing you can do about it. And that the time for being a doormat ends now....

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A Separated Mother and Her Daughters

Wendy McgeanApril 22, 2019

On the surface, everything is civil but I learned this week that it is difficult for them to reconcile this new version of their mother with the one that they grew up and loved completely. ...

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Forgiving Yourself After a Toxic Relationship

Sarah RamseyApril 8, 2019

“How could I have been so stupid? I don’t even recognize myself anymore. I always thought people who went through this should just get a clue, work on their self-esteem and walk out the door. So how could this have happened to me?” ...

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Top 5 Steps to Heal from the Pain of Getting a Divorce

Rachel PaceMarch 11, 2019

When you first got married, odds are you never imagined that one day you would be signing your divorce papers....

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The Real Reason For Divorce At Midlife

Abby RodmanJanuary 21, 2019

I was both intrigued and enlightened by many of the findings from my survey, but the one piece of data that most surprised me was this......

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What to Expect Before You Split from your Spouse

Martha BodyfeltNovember 5, 2018

Divorce takes on different challenges in our 50s and beyond......

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Divorce Anxiety: What To Do When The Anxiety Is Killing You

Martha BodyfeltOctober 1, 2018

Try these steps and you will realize there is so much you can control in the divorce process....

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Second Marriage: Make Sure Your Ask Each Other These Questions

Felice ShapiroJune 7, 2018

There are definitely some rules of the road that couples need to address before committing. ...

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Divorced: What To Do When Jealousy Is Ruining Your Life

Martha BodyfeltMay 24, 2018

Jealousy...When one of your grown children, after spending the weekend with your ex, tells you about the "new friend" that is at your ex's house. What to do..... ...

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5 Ways to Reclaim Your Financial Power During Divorce

Rhonda NoordykMay 3, 2018

These steps will help to set you in the right direction to better understanding and making clear decisions about your financial situation....

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Angry After Your Divorce? Here’s What To Do

Martha BodyfeltApril 26, 2018

Anger is a thief. Don’t let it rob you of your chance to move on. ...

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This is What’s Killing Your Happiness During Divorce Recovery

Martha BodyfeltApril 19, 2018

We cannot depend on outside factors to shape our attitudes in life, whether's it's when we are in recovery from divorce, dealing with employment issues, or anything else....

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