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The Healing Power of Forgiveness in Marriage and Remarriage
Learning how to give and accept apologies are an essential ingredient of a strong, healthy marriage. Accepting that you and your mate do the best you can will help you be more understanding. This does not mean you condone his or her hurtful actions. You simply come to...
Should You Stay in an Unhappy Marriage for the Sake of Your Kids?
Terry Gaspard, MSW LICSW By far, this is one of the most commonly asked questions about divorce. The reason why this question is so difficult to answer is because every family is different and one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to divorce. Also, the degree of...
8 Signs Your Partner is Good Marriage Material
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Unfortunately, it’s easy to overlook someone’s faults in the early stage of a relationship. Infatuation and chemistry can prevent us from seeing red flags even if they seem obvious to others. We might fall in love quickly because it feels...
6 Ways to Let Go Of Resentment Toward Your Ex-Spouse
By Terry Gaspard, LICSW One of the biggest problems with ongoing resentment in post-divorce relationships is that it often leads to withdrawal and poor communication. And if you’re bottling up feelings of anger, sadness, or disappointment often, this can lead to...
Adult Children of Divorce: How to Cope with the Holidays
Dear Terry and Tracy, My mom and dad live thirty minutes away from one another, and want me to spend half the day with each of them on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This happens every year, and every year I dread it. The holidays make me feel like a little kid again,...
Holiday Coping Tips For Divorced Parents When Apart From Their Children
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC When the holiday season comes along, parents can be overwhelmed with stress. For divorcing or divorced parents, the stress is often compounded by emotional as well as physical challenges. This especially impacts parents who are finding...
15 Tips For Finding The Right Divorce Attorney Or Mediator For You
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally taxing process, but having the right divorce lawyer by your side can make a world of difference. Whether you're considering a divorce or have already decided to proceed, finding the right divorce attorney or mediator is...
6 Ways to Heal from Your Divorce and Regain Self-Confidence
By Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW When your marriage is over, it’s normal to experience a wide range of feelings and to lose confidence in yourself. These emotions include: rejection, anger, sadness, guilt, regret, loneliness, or even relief. One woman I counseled, Karen,...
8 Signs You’re At Risk For An Unhealthy Relationship
By Terry Gaspard, LICSW The best partner will compliment you and bring out your finer qualities. When you are with him or her, you will begin to see untapped possibilities within yourself and in the world. In any relationship, you will face ups and downs and your love...
7 Habits of Successful Single Parents
By Terry Gaspard, LICSW The key to successful single parenting is to reflect daily upon the importance of preparing for your new life and accepting that change is necessary. It’s important to adopt a positive mindset and to set a good example for your children by...
