A few weeks ago, a new client explained how he learned of his impending divorce. It began with an argument over issues they had fought over numerous times: money, lack of sex, and their kids. However, this time it didn’t end with either one of them apologizing. The next day, he left for a business […]
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I get it, you’ve met someone during your divorce, and it feels like a miracle. You’ve gone months or maybe years of hurt drama and lack of intimacy that now you feel “alive” again and hopeful of a brighter future. You may be thinking that you’ll be able to go through your divorce without having
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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
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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
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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
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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
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