Breaking up is famously hard to do, but sadly it’s a fact of modern life and in reality it probably really is better than two people sticking in a relationship which has clearly run its course “for the children”. When there are
‘fame is no talisman against human pain ..adultery is still adultery’ wrote Julia Cameron in her book The Right to Write. It was in reference to her very public divorce from Martin Scorsese in the 1970s and his very public affair with
One in eight couples in the UK argue over the amount of time spent playing computer games, according to the latest research. Arguments over gaming is ‘an ongoing issue’ for 13% of couples who own a computer console, while one in 15
When we divorce we lose a partner and we lose a shared history connected by people, objects and memories. This profound sense of loss is often the result of the hurt and haste in the leaving. A friend describes how it happened
It was hard to concentrate, or even function. Hard to fall asleep at night, hard to pay attention at work, and no matter what I did to try and distract myself, the sheer panic and chaos followed me around all the time.
Have you completely lost your confidence with clothes? Struggling to keep up with the trends of the high street? Does your partner take charge of your wardrobe? Perhaps you can’t find clothes that fit, flatter and flaunt your unique personality? Finding the
When faced with a crisis such as a divorce or separation, many people suffer loss and grief and struggle to cope. They may refuse to talk about the difficult issues that need to be sorted out. They may be in complete denial
When you are recovering from divorce after a long-term marriage, loneliness is definitely an obstacle that keeps you from moving on. We get stuck in this mindset because it makes us feel like we have nobody in the world. But it doesn’t
Christmas is a stressful time of year for everyone, even more so for divorcees who may be spending the holidays alone for the first time in their lives. Despite the stress and strain of the festive period, Christmas is ultimately about spending
Your partner has asked for a divorce and this great void called the future you didn’t expect is swallowing you up. You feel like every part of your life is crumbling. There are more questions than answers. Perhaps the most important task
The reason we struggle with trust is because we feel like we’ve been betrayed. It’s a crappy weight to have on your shoulders. Similar to its other invasive cousins anger, guilt, and resentment, losing trust keeps you from getting your life back. But like all
Your mortgage might be the biggest financial asset you share with your partner, and when you decide to part ways, it could be your biggest stumbling block. There’s no doubt about it: divorce makes mortgages complicated. As a joint mortgage holder, you