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Complex Problems
Month: April 2020
How can you talk about divorce with your child?
You and your spouse didn't think you'd split up, but after a short separation period, you both found that your lives were much easier without each other. You feel mostly amicable about the situation, and you're happy to move on and to have them do the same.One thing...
Coparenting? Don’t let issues destroy the relationship
When you and your ex-spouse divorced, you thought that you'd be good at co-parenting. You didn't talk a lot at the end of your marriage, so you didn't fight or argue.The problem is that you're now starting to see some of that behavior happen. You are both struggling...
Has a toxic marriage led you to divorce?
Meeting someone and feeling an instant connection can be exhilarating. When you first met your spouse, you may have felt giddy with excitement at seeing him or her and talking, and you eventually began to see yourself living the rest of your life with this person. You...
If your spouse asks for a divorce, it’s time to make a plan
You were eating dinner when your spouse suddenly stood up and asked for a divorce. It looked like they'd been thinking about it for a while, and they handed the paperwork straight to you. You were surprised, because everything seemed okay.Now that your spouse asked...
Is your child trying to ‘fill the gap’ after your divorce?
When you decided to get a divorce, it was to help you move on from a relationship you didn't feel was healthy or appropriate any longer. You knew your children would struggle with it, but you also knew that you'd be in a better place without being with their other...