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- Life After Divorce -The Absolute Best Way to Move Forward After A Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Alyssa JohnsonMy favorite song right now is "In Better Hands Now" by Natalie Grant. I was on a long car drive this morning and falling asleep so I put this song on when suddenly it hit me how much this song has to say for those of you who have recently divorced. Support and encouragement can come from any ...
Views: 1091(2 votes) - Relationships After Divorce: When Is Too Soon to Date After a Divorce? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Alyssa JohnsonMaking the choice to begin dating after divorce may cause lots of emotions for you. The thought can be exciting, scary, happy or even sad. But what about the feelings your kids may be having about it? One of the most important aspects to keep in mind when considering your children's reactions ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Divorce to Remarriage: What Happens When You Rush to Wed The Second Time Around - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Alyssa Johnson50% of first marriages end in divorce. 75% of those divorcees will remarry. At least 60% of those remarriages will end in a re-divorce. Sobering statistics aren't they? But why are they this high? 50% of first marriages end in divorce I'm not even going to make a guess at the reason for ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Divorce to Remarriage: Meeting the Kids - How to Impress Them Not Depress Them - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Alyssa JohnsonDating after divorce can be tricky. But introducing that special someone to your children is even harder. Let's cover the 4 most important steps to take in that first meeting between your new partner and your children. 1. Don't introduce them too early - Be sure this is a committed ...
Views: 366 - Sex in the Remarriage - The Most Important Ingredient for a Strong Step Family - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Alyssa JohnsonIn first marriages, the old saying is to put a bean in a jar every time you make love during the first year. For every year thereafter, take one out every time you make love. By the end of your marriage, it is said that the jar will finally be empty. It's a nice wives tale, but not necessarily ...
Views: 704 - Step Families & Remarriage - More Great Ways to Ruin a Step Family - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Alyssa JohnsonStep families are the fastest growing family in America. While that may be the case, there is a lot of confusion about how they function and what they look like. This confusion, unfortunately, leads to anger and heartbreak as these new families quickly realize just how hard it is to be a step ...
Views: 725 - Step Families & Remarriage - Great Ways to Ruin a Step Family - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Alyssa JohnsonStep families are hard. Anyone who says different doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Unfortunately the Brady Bunch just isn’t a reality. Those kids didn’t have two homes they were going back and forth to. They didn’t have parents who were trying to co-parent with an ex-spouse. And ...
Views: 956 - Divorce to Remarriage: Don't "Re-do" your "I do" Before you Read This - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Alyssa JohnsonRemarriage is challenging in the best of situations. While most people are very excited about the idea of remarrying, very few adequately prepare themselves for the minefield of challenges that lie in wait for them. You should! Believe it or not, the remarriage divorce rate is at least ...
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