Continuing on last week’s list of do’s and don’ts to support someone going through a separation or divorce… Don’t ask too many probing questions. Let them share what they want and ask supportive questions to show you’re interested and listening. When they have the energy or the time they will share what they are ready […]
The Death of Divorce- Part 2
To stay or walk away… What do you do when someone you know has chosen to leave a marriage or is being left? You may have your own thoughts about it. When those from outside the relationship try to support a person through separation or divorce they can mistake their good intentions and their defeated […]
The Death of Divorce
Divorce is death. It’s the death of who you wanted to be. It’s the death of your plans and who you thought you were. It’s letting go of specific dreams for your future and accepting the death of a relationship. It’s a time to grieve and reflect on your past choices and your future path. […]
Dating With Intention Part 4
Have you ever bought anything “as is”? It basically means that you are agreeing to buy something in its present state. That could end up being a deal in the long run or a pain. It all depends on how much you’ve examined your purchase and made sure it’s worth it for you to buy […]
Dating With Intention Part 2
One of the first ways to date with intention is to figure out what it is you personally are looking for. Having a base for yourself is a crucial first step. What things make up who you are? What’s important to your life now and what will be meaningful for you in your future? This […]
Dating with Intention
When the topic of dating comes up people have very different ideas of what dating should look like. Do you just hang out and see what happens? Do you base everything on physical attraction and work hard to make everything else fall into place? Or do you start talking about marriage and get accused of […]