I could see the pain behind her smile. We'd never really said more than a few words to each other until now. After the birth of my son, I needed someone to help take my daughter to preschool and she agreed to help. She was the perfect person–full of energy at 8 am–and my daughter felt safe and happy with her. I knew she was a recent divorcee. After 30 plus years of marriage … [Read more...]
Should I Say Something about My Partner’s Continued Communication with his Ex-Wife?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, Is it wrong or a bad thing for it to bother me that my mate's ex of three years (divorce was legal 3 years ago, they were separated before that) called him at 11:57 pm to wish him a Happy Birthday (three minutes before the actual b-day) and also sent him a text. They were married approximately 8/9 years and have no children. She is aware that we live … [Read more...]
Singles: Are Divorce Parties Sucking The Hope Out Of Marriage?
I was in an accessories store over the weekend and came across something amongst the prom, bachelorette and wedding items for ladies. It was an entire section of sashes, buttons and sayings that reflected being happily and newly...divorced. "Single again," "Kiss Me, I'm divorced," and "I'm no longer with stupid" were just some of the messages on these accessories for women … [Read more...]