After your divorce, you have probably been left with an engagement ring you do not know what to do with. And perhaps you have considered selling your engagement ring. If so, where do you even start? Selling an engagement ring after a divorce can bring up a whole lot of feelings – some may be positive, others very likely negative. But if you do sell your ring, you definitely want to get the best deal possible and not get ripped off in the process. In this article, we’ll look at the experience of selling an engagement ring if you decide to do so. You’ll get an understanding of how to sell and w ..read more

You may have had big, fearless plans for yourself after divorce.  But here you are now. Still in the same old job. Stuck in the same routine.  If you still feel stuck, longing for the confidence to make some big changes in your post-divorce life, keep reading!  These three simple tips will get you feeling fearless and ready to take on the world after divorce, no matter how much you aren’t trusting yourself right now.  Strategy #1: Reflect On What Is The BEST Thing That Will Happen When I Do This? Ever notice how when you think about doing something new and bold aft ..read more

If you’re divorced and still feel guilty or ashamed about asking for what you want, you may be struggling with common divorce myths that are making you feel like you’re not worthy. Today, you’ll learn the top divorce myths that keep you from getting what you want. And learn the powerful steps for busting those myths.  Divorce Myth #1: Asking For What You Want Is Selfish I don’t know about you, but a lot of the messages I received growing up were that women should strive to be saintly and selfless mothers and wives. Divorce wasn’t even an option. I think growing up Catholic also ..read more

Separation and divorce present couples with a compelling and often complex set of reasons to re-evaluate. Some are emotional, some are rational, and some are largely financial. And some are all three. Estate planning falls into that last category. It’s difficult for many of us to discuss, let alone plan for, the day we won’t be around anymore. But plan we must, particularly if we have minor children who depend on us for financial survival.  Life Insurance Is A Must For Parents Many financial advisors put life insurance at the top of the list of conservative investments to include in ..read more

Separation and divorce are never easy. Emotions, parenting arrangements, division of property and support calculations make couples overwhelmed. Not surprisingly, people often forget to review the old Wills they made when they lived as a couple. As a result, your new loved one may be cut out from your estate, and your ex may receive most of your property simply because your old estate plan is still in force. In this article, we are touching upon possible effects of a breakdown on a Will. However, legal consequences of a family spit up are very fact-specific. One needs to consider where the ..read more

Going through a divorce can be one of the toughest things you’ll ever have to go through. You’ve been with a partner you thought you would be with for the rest of your life, and now you’ve got to figure out what you want your life to look like moving forward. You may be feeling frustrated, disappointed, anxious about your future, and are likely grieving the loss of what you hoped to create together. Practicing gratitude may seem like something that’s out of reach right now, and that’s understandable. But gratitude is a wonderful way of grounding yourself and reminding yourself that you’r ..read more

Deciphering the difference between poor mental health and common negative behaviors can be tricky. We all have bad days, which naturally is going to negatively impact how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. That’s simply a part of experiencing life. However, poor mental health is different as it can affect our mind and body more drastically in the short term and long term, causing issues associated with disability, pain, and even death. That’s why understanding the difference between the two is critically important to your well-being both now and in the long run. Fortunately ..read more

Congratulations for surviving Valentine’s Day–pretty much the worst day in the world–especially for anybody dealing with divorce. And even if you’re going through divorce or making sense of life after divorce, showing yourself the love you deserve can be incredibly difficult, no matter what time of the year it is. But over my years as a divorce coach for women 50 and better (and as someone who went through a painful divorce myself), I’ve actually discovered some incredible things I can do for myself and others that guarantee February, March, and the spring are full of warmth, lo ..read more

We’ve all been there. You pour a glass of wine after a long day at work, and all you want to do is some mindless scrolling on Facebook to give yourself a mental break.  But the exact opposite happens. The first thing on your newsreel is a picture of flowers that your high school acquaintance Janine–the annoying cheerleader who married her school sweetheart–is bragging about. The flowers are beautiful, and she’s put the caption, “30 years strong, married to my best friend” or some corny BS like that.  And just like that, your quick distraction has made you feel lonely be ..read more

Some links below are for affiliates. Please see my disclosures for more information. It’s a tale as old as time: your spouse was in the shower and received some flirty texts from an unknown number. Or worse, you came home to find them in the act. Perhaps this news hit you like a bus, or maybe it’s something you suspected for a long time. Either way, you caught your spouse red-handed, and you now have tangible evidence. Now what? Should you immediately confront your spouse, let your emotions take the wheel, and blow up? Or should you retreat into the corner and sob? Or maybe… cut up all of ..read more