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Kids, Divorce And New Traditions For The Holidays

Posted to Relevant News by Amanda Lockhart on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 8:23am

I’m sure I don’t have to tell anyone who’s been within a country mile of a divorce that the holiday season can be especially difficult. Regardless of where you are in your life, being at one gathering after another full of family and friends after your marriage has broken up is a strain on your emotions. It’s tough enough trying to navigate yourself through that minefield, but if you’ve got kids it’s an even greater challenge.

Don't Turn Your First Post Divorce Date Into A Bitch Session About Your Ex Husband

6 tips to for the first time you jump back into the dating game

Posted to Relevant News by Amanda Lockhart on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 9:04am

Jumping into the dating pool post-divorce can always cause a little anxiety, especially when it's been years since the last time you thought twice about things like dressing to show off curves (or hide them), kissing or contraception!

And if you have children, bringing a new beau around can make things even more anxious for you.

If you've been out of the game for a while, it's smart to be a little cautious and ease yourself back into it. Trust me, I know first hand.

So, here are some simple common-sense ideas that struck me as I ventured out there in the dating pool for the first time since my divorce — keep these tips in mind before you first dip your toe:

Learning From Your Divorce To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes Moving Forward

Avoiding Rebound Relationships

Posted to Relevant News by Amanda Lockhart on Fri, 11/05/2010 - 10:59am

Change. Huge word, especially when it comes to divorce; even more so when it comes to moving beyond divorce.

Some of us embrace change without a second thought, others go kicking, screaming and dragging our nails down the hallways of this new life we're about to embark on.

Some see divorce as an opportunity to rekindle all of those dreams we shelved when we got married, dreams like travelling to far away places, maybe adopting children, starting a career or maybe even becoming an artist. Others need time; time to think, time to look back, time to study what went wrong in order to move forward. And it's through this introspection and self analysis that we learn the most about ourselves, particularly when it comes to finding a new mate, post-divorce.

Find Your Own Happiness And Personal Zen Before You Start Dating Again

10 tips to help navigate your way through dating after divorce

Posted to Relevant News by Katherine McKee on Fri, 10/08/2010 - 10:18am

Okay, for some of us, we've finalized our divorce and we're now settling into our new life as a single divorced woman/mother. Some of us have sworn off men and are embracing our single status with open arms and a new-found sense of freedom, peace and tranquility. It's a beautiful thing to not have to ever find the toilet seat up again, isn't it? To have the house to yourself? To embark on a new life, free of everyone one of his old bad habits?

Dear Husband: The Best Divorce Letter Ever

Posted to Relevant News by First Wives World on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 11:37pm

Divorce is usually no laughing matter. So when it is, we feel compelled to pay the funny forward.

Here then, is a joke that has been making the rounds via email, generally with the heading "The Best Divorce Letter Ever". After reading, you'll understand why:

Dear Wife,

I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you for good. I've been a good man to you for seven years and I have nothing to show for it. These last two weeks have been hell. Your boss called to tell me that you had quit your job today and that was the last straw.

Last week, you came home and didn't even notice that I had gotten a new hair cut, cooked your favorite meal, and even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers later that night.

The Stage Is Set for “The Petty Chronicles”

Nashville show based on Rachel Gladstone's FWW Blog

Posted to Relevant News by First Wives World on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 8:54am

For much of the past year, FWW readers across the country have had their funny bones tickled by Rachel Gladstone’s enormously popular blog, “The Petty Chronicles”. But now, fans in the Nashville area have a whole new reason to hoot and holler.

The all-new theatre presentation of “The Petty Chronicles” will open at Bongo After Hours Theatre at 2007 Belmont Boulevard for two consecutive weekends beginning on February 12th.

Admission is $10 (a steal if you ask us, devoted fans of the blog that we are), but in a nod to popularity of “The Petty Chronicles” among those who are divorced or divorcing, there are additional discounts to be had, assuming you know your presidential history: Those divorced during the Bush I, Clinton, or Bush II administrations can receive a 10 percent discount. Those divorced during the Obama administration (or who plan to be), can receive a 20 percent discount.

Divorce Court’s Judge Lynn Toler Takes the Stage

Posted to Relevant News by First Wives World on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 11:07am

TV’s wildly successful Divorce Court is like porn for the broken-hearted. Short of setting “Love Stinks” to repeat on our iPods, no other guilty pleasure assuages our heartache by reminding us that love does indeed stink…for everyone! Call it voyeurism or schadenfreude — we love watching couples with all sorts of troubles.

But for Judge Lynn Toler, the show’s quick-witted yet even-tempered host, the program is more than entertainment; it’s a sign of the times. “I am concerned about the current state of marriage, especially as it relates to the family and kids,” Toler says. That explains why she’s leaving the bench — at least for one night — and taking the stage.

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