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October 08, 2015

Does Divorce = Failure? (Is Failure a Bad Thing?)

October 08, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Does Divorce = Failure? (Is Failure a Bad Thing?)

Q&A: Author and journalist Carlin Flora on the upsides of falling short. Hint: you learn empathy, humility, maturity.

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Wendy's Blog, Coping & Thriving
September 22, 2015

How Married People Should Talk About Divorce

September 22, 2015/ Wendy Paris
How Married People Should Talk About Divorce

Focus on your commitment as parents and love for your children. 

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September 22, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Friends Relatives Commu, Wendy's Blog, Parenting
August 06, 2015

Is Tinder a Good Matchmaker?

August 06, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Is Tinder a Good Matchmaker?

Even if you don't find your soul mate, you may find a friend.

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August 06, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Dating & Sex, Wendy's Blog
finding a match, friends, online dating
July 30, 2015

A Successful Blended Family Takes Effort, Honesty

July 30, 2015/ Wendy Paris
A Successful Blended Family Takes Effort, Honesty

Q&A: Start by having realistic expectations, particularly if you have children, says Anne Brennan Malec, a Chicago-based clinical psychologist and relationships author.

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July 30, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Blending Families, Wendy's Blog, Your New Relationship
blended families, step siblings, stepparents, getting along
July 23, 2015

I Can't Bear the Thought of Dating Yet, Either

July 23, 2015/ Wendy Paris
I Can't Bear the Thought of Dating Yet, Either

Some people love dating after divorce. If you're not up for it, here are three reasons why taking a break can be a great decision. 

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July 23, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Dating & Sex, Wendy's Blog
not ready to date
July 02, 2015

Divorce Counseling Works Better Than Marriage Therapy

July 02, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Divorce Counseling Works Better Than Marriage Therapy

I found it more productive to seek help with a discrete problem rather than a Total Personality Overhaul of my spouse, or me.

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July 02, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
You & Your Ex, Wendy's Blog, Coping & Thriving
June 11, 2015

2 Stellar Communication Skills I Learned in Divorce

June 11, 2015/ Wendy Paris
2 Stellar Communication Skills I Learned in Divorce

 As Sun Tzu wrote, “Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.” 

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June 04, 2015

Get Your Groove Back in Divorce

June 04, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Get Your Groove Back in Divorce

Q&A: Sociologist Christine Carter talks about finding your "sweet spot," even in very sour times. 

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May 28, 2015

How Newsweek Got it All Wrong About Divorce

May 28, 2015/ Wendy Paris
How Newsweek Got it All Wrong About Divorce

An article about some states' wrong-headed attempts to complicate divorce also lambasts very helpful new services for co-parenting. 

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May 07, 2015

The D-I-Y Divorce

May 07, 2015/ Wendy Paris
The D-I-Y Divorce

Why we chose to use a storefront divorce "store" to make our split legal. 

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May 07, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Money, Legal Advice, Wendy's Blog
cheap divorce, filing fees, storefront divorce, legal forms, divorce service
April 16, 2015

Destination Divorce: The Tropical Mediation Vacation

April 16, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Destination Divorce: The Tropical Mediation Vacation

Should you go for a tropical mediation vacation? The founder of DivorceHotel says, "Yes!" Here's why.

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April 16, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Legal Advice, Wendy's Blog, You & Your Ex
no-fault divorce, divorcehotel, destination divorce, Mediation
April 08, 2015

4 Reasons You Might Be Better Friends After Divorce

April 08, 2015/ Wendy Paris
4 Reasons You Might Be Better Friends After Divorce

You need less from an ex. You might change. And two other relationship-improvement factors. 

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April 01, 2015

2 Team Approaches That Can Save You Thousands

April 01, 2015/ Wendy Paris
2 Team Approaches That Can Save You Thousands

Mediation and collaborative divorce are two of the most important innovations in family law—and can save you money and heartache.

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April 01, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
You & Your Ex, Wendy's Blog, Legal Advice
divorce lawyers, Mediation
March 25, 2015

We Need to Change How We Talk about Divorce

March 25, 2015/ Wendy Paris
We Need to Change How We Talk about Divorce

The mismatch between perception and reality continues to make people behave poorly in divorce. How to move forward peacefully. 

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March 11, 2015

5 Tips for Parenting, Post-Marriage

March 11, 2015/ Wendy Paris
5 Tips for Parenting, Post-Marriage

Some people become better parents after divorce because they take time to really focus on their children—and are no longer distracted by fights with a spouse.

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March 04, 2015

What Kids Really Need to Thrive

March 04, 2015/ Wendy Paris
What Kids Really Need to Thrive

An overwhelming body of research shows that 80-percent of children of divorce do well in life. Here's how to help yours thrive.

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