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Adult Children of Divorce: 5 Relationship Impacts
By
Linda Mintle
Divorce is a common experience, and even when it unfolds without drama, it can have profound effects on children that often go unrecognized. The fallout of divorce on children, particularly on adult children of divorce is important to acknowledge as there are consequences that may play a role in our current relationships There are common…
Handling That Unreliable EX
By
Linda Mintle
“I’ve asked my ex spouse to please pick up the kids at the house at 6:00 for the weekend, but he doesn’t follow through.” “She says she will have the children ready for their visit, but they aren’t ready.” ” I just want him to do what he says and not always make me the…
10 Guidelines for Talking to Your Kids About Marital Separation
By
Linda Mintle
It’s tragic whenever a marriage comes to a point where two people are struggling to coexist. When a relationship becomes toxic, dangerous, emotionally exhausting or so contentious that two people can’t have a civil conversation, separation can function like a time-out. It gives a couple time to think, pray and sort out what needs to…
Telling Kids You Are Divorcing
By
Linda Mintle
Reader Question: My husband and I are separating and will most likely divorce. We have two young children. I am wondering how to tell them about the divorce. I am really dreading this because I know how upsetting it will be. Without trying to put extra guilt on you, divorce is tough on children. If…
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