The Emotional Cost of Divorce is High for Everyone
Namasté to my ex-wife and her husband. And congratulations, I guess you got what you wanted when you asked for a divorce. You won.
Single Dad Writes to his 16-year-old Daughter About the Divorce
In the final settlement, I got something called the Standard Possession Order, which amounts to a split of time that works out to 30% for the dad, 70% for the mom. I was losing 2/3 of my time with you and your brother. My biggest fear was coming true.
18 Signs a Single Dad Likes You: Dating Again as a Single Mom
If our intention as single parents is to find a long-term relationship, taking down and deleting the online dating apps is the first step towards a victory dance. So, when you are both delighted to find the time to be together, and you are both expressing desire to find more time, you are well on your way towards establishing the trust that anchors an authentic relationship.
Parenting Lesson: Always Consider Lightening Your Kid’s Load
I've been complaining to my friends about my struggles to create a relationship with my teenage son. I've been offering all kinds of activities for us to go do together, as…
A Good Dad’s Journey Through Divorce
Subtitle: One father’s journey to staying connected and engaged with his children before, during, and after divorce. [Yes, I am still working on the book title.] This is a parent…
What Do You Tell Your Kids About Divorce As They Grow Older?
The divorce was never my idea. I did not ask for it. I did not agree with it. And I fought against it. But you cannot force another person to…
The Odyssey of the Single Father: Kids Change Everything
I lost all of the arguments about staying in the marriage, about divorcing with 50/50 custody, about keeping our family together. A radical transformation happens in your relationship the minute…
Experience, Strength, and Hope After a Divorce with Kids
From the darkness of the loss, surrounding your kids and your ex-spouse, will emerge your own ideas of a joyful future. It's going to get easier. You are going to…
