Sometimes, an act of infidelity can lead to a prompt and bitter breakup. Other times, couples just gradually drift apart and eventually realize they’re better off separated. Many couples waver back and forth when thinking about divorce and consider several different factors. Ideally, this decision would be clear-cut, but reality is much more ambiguous. Divorce […]
WHETHER OR NOT TO RECONCILE WITH YOUR EX Read More »
I’m going to say something that may not sit well with some people, “When sex is being used as a weapon in a marriage, don’t be shocked if it leads to divorce!” Now I know someone may be thinking “divorcing over sex/intimacy issues is not a good reason,” and to that, I say you’re wrong.
SEX AS A WEAPON IN MARRIAGE CAN LEAD TO A DIVORCE! Read More »
A few weeks ago, a new client “Bill” had reached out to me regarding his impending divorce. He explained how this was something his wife wanted and was going to pursue, even though he did not want this. In fact, up until when she broke the news to him, he was under the impression that
MY WIFE WANTS A DIVORCE AND I DON’T! Read More »
So often when doing consultations with men, they will share with me they are in a sexless marriage which has led them down the path of seeking a divorce. After explaining how they were not experiencing the occasional dry spell, many of them had gone several years without being intimate with their wives. As hard
I WANT TO LEAVE MY SEXLESS MARRIAGE! Read More »
Throughout most of my marriage, I had contemplated a divorce. All the warning signs were there, however, I would make excuses of why I should stay and in the interim, sacrifice my happiness. Then one day, I had my “aha” moment and realized I had the strength to go down this path and take a
DIVORCE: Taking a leap of faith! Read More »
As a Divorce Coach for Men, I have had numerous clients over the years who were victims of Domestic Violence. Society has convinced us that men must be “strong,” therefore, being a victim of abuse makes them appear weak. This could not be farther from the truth! Ending a relationship is rarely easy, especially an
WHY MEN STAY IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS Read More »
By Hayley Botha A shift in the family dynamic by way of a separation or divorce is a tense emotional period for any child to go through, but it can be especially hard for a child with special needs. Managing the care of a child with special needs is often a full-time job and co-parenting
CO-PARENTING WITH A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Read More »
Ok, so we have all heard how men and women are very different. Whether it is how we communicate, parent, or love, there is also a big difference in how we experience a divorce. It’s one of the reasons I think support groups open to both genders are insightful, by allowing individuals to learn more
HOW MEN AND WOMEN ARE NOT THE SAME AS THEY GO THROUGH A DIVORCE Read More »
As a divorce coach, I’ve heard so many stories of couples wishing someone had given them marriage advice. I too would have benefited from having the knowledge I have now, which is why over the years I compiled a list of some uncommon tips to share with future newlyweds. Financial Discussions- Money is one of
Invest in divorce-proofing your marriage! Read More »
Across the world, couples facing a separation or divorce were faced with a challenge like no other. That is, isolating with your soon-to-be ex-spouse! Tensions have been rising amid quarantine in the happiest of homes, however, with couples already facing a divorce, things have become unbearable for many. It’s hard enough going through the challenges
SURVIVING LOCKDOWN WITH A SOON-TO-BE- EX-SPOUSe Read More »