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March 02, 2016

Gretchen Rubin Writes about Splitopia

March 02, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Gretchen Rubin Writes about Splitopia

I was excited to talk to the fabulous happiness guru Gretchen Rubin about Splitopia for her site. 

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March 02, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
Coping & Thriving, Wendy's Blog
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February 04, 2016

The New Small Business of Divorce

February 04, 2016/ Wendy Paris
The New Small Business of Divorce

An increasing number of new businesses are cropping up around divorce. Solace or social revolution?

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February 04, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
Money
entrepreneurship
January 26, 2016

Getting Along Better After Divorce, Despite Differences

January 26, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Getting Along Better After Divorce, Despite Differences

While adversarial divorce positions marriage and divorce as opposites, collaborative law can make friends of near-enemies. 

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January 26, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
You & Your Ex, Wendy's Blog, Legal Advice
functional relationship, getting along, post divorce relationship
January 14, 2016

Why I Wrote a Book About the Good Divorce

January 14, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Why I Wrote a Book About the Good Divorce

When my husband and I announced our decision to split, I was surprised by the negative forecasts of some of my friends. I set out to find the truth. 

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January 07, 2016

My 20 Percent Husband

January 07, 2016/ Wendy Paris
My 20 Percent Husband

Psychology Today magazine runs my essay on why a decent divorce is far more realistic than an all-out war.  

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January 07, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
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December 24, 2015

DivorceForce Offers Community

December 24, 2015/ Wendy Paris
DivorceForce Offers Community

Q&A: Co-creator of DivorceForce.com, Gregory Frank, gives advice on how to find your pillars of support.

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December 24, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Friends Relatives Commu
November 26, 2015

Christmas with My Former In-Laws, Again?

November 26, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Christmas with My Former In-Laws, Again?

PERSONAL ESSAY: "It isn’t as if you can create your good divorce (or hammer through your bad one), brush off your hands, and consider your work done, particularly if your have children."  

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November 26, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
You & Your Ex, Wendy's Blog
November 19, 2015

3 Steps Toward Peace, In Divorce or Marriage

November 19, 2015/ Wendy Paris
3 Steps Toward Peace, In Divorce or Marriage

From decreasing negative rumination to learning the right lessons from the past, we can continue to improve our relationship with a former spouse, or new one.  

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November 19, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
You & Your Ex, Wendy's Blog, Dating & Sex
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November 12, 2015

Can You Prevent a Bad Divorce . . . While Married?

November 12, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Can You Prevent a Bad Divorce . . . While Married?

Talking about divorce while you’re happily married isn’t a bad thing.

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November 12, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Your New Relationship
October 22, 2015

For Happy Kids, Keep Your Divorce Out of Court

October 22, 2015/ Wendy Paris
For Happy Kids, Keep Your Divorce Out of Court

Why you do not want a judge to make parenting decisions for you—and how to avoid a court battle over custody.

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October 22, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
Parenting, Legal Advice
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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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
September 03, 2015

How to Bounce Back from Anything

September 03, 2015/ Wendy Paris
How to Bounce Back from Anything

Q&A: "Being resilient doesn’t mean we don’t go through difficulties and hardships." Tal Ben-Shahar's five tips on bouncing back.

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August 20, 2015

Helping Kids Be Organized in 2 Homes

August 20, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Helping Kids Be Organized in 2 Homes

Not so organized yourself? Use the fact of your divorce as motivation to learn. Five ways to help kids be organizational super stars.

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Parenting, House & Home
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 18, 2015

4 Fast Ways to Feel At Home, Alone

June 18, 2015/ Wendy Paris
4 Fast Ways to Feel At Home, Alone

Purge the past (with moderation), bring in nature, and other ways to make your home your own.

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June 18, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
House & Home
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 11, 2015/ Wendy Paris/
You & Your Ex, Wendy's Blog
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