Stress, whether caused by fear of the unknown, loneliness, anger, or other factors, is bad for your health and for your life expectancy, not to mention the years it can add to your physical appearance. In lieu of hopping on a plane and high-tailing it south to a sun-filled beach surrounded by lapping turquoise waters, here are some important little suggestions you can do to keep stress and it’s effects at bay.

Don't isolate yourself — Don't try to get the children to choose sides — Don't neglect your health — Don't go on a spending spree...

Not sure I totally agree with the last one, but this very insightful list with detailed explanations came from a terrific Health site out of South Africa.

Any additions to the list?

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The key to any healthy situation, whether it's with love, friendships, or children, is communication. Bad communication directly leads to instant breakdown of any relationship.

But when it comes to children and the process of understanding divorce, it's important to give them the emotional tools to understand what's occuring to them so they can build their own healthy life... because as lost as you may feel going through it, they will most likely feel even more so.

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