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August 17, 2017

How to Be More Attractive

August 17, 2017/ Wendy Paris

While most of us are drawn to looks, attraction is far more complex than it may appear at first sight. The experts, and real people, weigh in.   

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August 17, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
Wendy's Blog, Your New Relationship
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June 14, 2017

Should I Stay or Should I Go? 11 Questions to Ask

June 14, 2017/ Wendy Paris
Should I Stay or Should I Go? 11 Questions to Ask

A recent article in the New York Times poses the question: What should you ask when the love has ended? 

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Wendy's Blog, You & Your Ex, Dating & Sex
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April 26, 2017

Too Tired to Read? Watch! Splitopia Videos

April 26, 2017/ Wendy Paris
Too Tired to Read? Watch! Splitopia Videos

Check out the first of a collection of videos about the Seven Principles of Parting.

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April 26, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
Wendy's Blog, Coping & Thriving
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April 26, 2017

Divorce, Millennial Style

April 26, 2017/ Wendy Paris
Divorce, Millennial Style

Read the latest on the Good Divorce in the April issue of Marie Claire. 

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April 26, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
Wendy's Blog, You & Your Ex
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March 22, 2017

Celebs Split Well, and Focus on Co-Parenting

March 22, 2017/ Wendy Paris
Celebs Split Well, and Focus on Co-Parenting

Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, a.k.a. Gwyneth's ex, talks about how reading Victor Frankl helped him get through divorce.  

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March 22, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
Coping & Thriving, Wendy's Blog, Editor's Picks
celebrity divorce, good divorce
March 01, 2017

Coping Strategy: Party Like It's 1999

March 01, 2017/ Wendy Paris

Reconnecting with activities you loved in the past can increase optimism for the future. 

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March 01, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
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March 01, 2017

Why I Got My Ex a Hammock for Valentine's Day

March 01, 2017/ Wendy Paris
Why I Got My Ex a Hammock for Valentine's Day

Divorce is an interactive relationship, meaning your actions can improve the attitude and actions of your former spouse. Here's how. 

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March 01, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
You & Your Ex, Wendy's Blog, Blending Families, Editor's Picks
Valentine's Day, Holidays
March 01, 2017

Good Divorce Weekend: The No-Spending Spree

March 01, 2017/ Wendy Paris

Not shopping, from Black Friday deals through Cyber Monday specials, made this holiday weekend special for my family. 

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March 01, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
Parenting, Money, Editor's Picks, Coping & Thriving, Wendy's Blog
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January 25, 2017

Facing a Tough Transition? Create Positive Moments

January 25, 2017/ Wendy Paris
Facing a Tough Transition? Create Positive Moments

Creating more moments of joy can reawaken parts of yourself or your heritage that may have faded in marriage. 

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January 25, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
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January 24, 2017

New Divorce Apps Ease Cooperation

January 24, 2017/ Wendy Paris
New Divorce Apps Ease Cooperation

Tech lets you get informed, find professionals, log child support and track details—leading to calm and a sense of control.

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January 24, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
Coping & Thriving, Parenting, Wendy's Blog, You & Your Ex, Legal Advice, Money, Editor's Picks
divorce apps, divorce guidance, wevorce, divorcehotel, technology
January 12, 2017

Hosting a Dinner for 13, Newly Single

January 12, 2017/ Wendy Paris

Why hosting a dinner party for 13 people the month after my husband moved out gave me confidence to move forward as a single woman.  What you can do to gain strength. 

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January 12, 2017/ Wendy Paris/
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Friends, Creativity
December 21, 2016

Principle of Parting #6: Resist the Urge to Compare

December 21, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Principle of Parting #6: Resist the Urge to Compare

It can be hard to avoid negative self-comparison, but you want to remain focused on your own path. 

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December 14, 2016

Event! SHINE Live Storytelling-on-Stage in Santa Monica

December 14, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Event! SHINE Live Storytelling-on-Stage in Santa Monica

Sunday, December 18th in Santa Monica, join me for an evening of stories-on-stage about "soul food." 

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December 14, 2016

Principle of Parting #5: Combat Anger with Empathy

December 14, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Principle of Parting #5: Combat Anger with Empathy

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” --The Buddah

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emotional transitions, self-compassion, healing, forgiveness, Front page middle
December 07, 2016

How Good Divorce Lawyers Have Improved Divorce

December 07, 2016/ Wendy Paris

We've all heard about "shark" lawyers circulating failing marriages, but some of the best innovations in cooperative divorce and co-parenting come from divorce professionals. 

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November 30, 2016

Divorce Survival Kit: Why Principle of Parting #4 Is "Build a Tool Kit"

November 30, 2016/ Wendy Paris

The immediate period of separation can feel like a natural disaster. Prepare a tool kit to stay afloat.

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November 30, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
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separation
November 23, 2016

Relish the Holidays, Even During Divorce

November 23, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Relish the Holidays, Even During Divorce

There's a lot to give thanks for, even after a divorce. 

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November 23, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
Wendy's Blog, Coping & Thriving, House & Home
Food, Holidays
November 23, 2016

CBS-LA Covers DivorceHotel and Splitopia

November 23, 2016/ Wendy Paris
CBS-LA Covers DivorceHotel and Splitopia

CBS LA features DivorceHotel and Wendy's decision to "keep the concept and ditch the destination."

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November 23, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
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divorce on TV, mediation
October 26, 2016

Read These (Easy) Rules for Successful Step-Parenting

October 26, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Read These (Easy) Rules for Successful Step-Parenting

A stepparent is not a legal relationship, meaning the connection is what really matters. 

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October 26, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
Blending Families, Legal Advice, Wendy's Blog, Parenting
stepparents, legal rights, child custody, Front Page Middle
October 19, 2016

Principle of Parting #1: Commit to Self-Compassion

October 19, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Principle of Parting #1: Commit to Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is one of the most important traits to develop to have a good divorce. Here's how. 

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October 19, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
Wendy's Blog, Coping & Thriving
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