Planning a Marriage
I visited my local Starbucks the other day to enjoy some coffee and free Wi-Fi. I was engaged in relatively simple research, so I let my ears wander to the conversations around me. One in particular...
View ArticleRespite
Yesterday was a stunning respite from winter. The sky was a subtle cobalt blue, unmarred by even the slightest suggestion of a cloud. The temperature, already reasonable at dawn, climbed into the...
View ArticleRewriting the End of a Relationship
We often underestimate the power we have to change our own lives. Even when circumstances resist change, we can alter our perceptions and our responses. This is a piece I wrote for the Good Men Project...
View ArticleWhat Happens To the Ones Who Leave?
What happens to the ones who leave? The ones who lie and deceive and then walk out the door into their next chapter without so much as a glance behind. Do they feel pain? Guilt? Remorse? Are they happy...
View ArticleStepping on Toes in the Pursuit of Happiness
“But I just wanted to be happy,” my couldn’t-be-ex-quickly-enough whined to the police officer in the interview room where he was being questioned for bigamy. “That doesn’t give you an excuse to commit...
View ArticleGuest Post: 9 Things You Must Give Up To Be Happy
I connected with Dave Scott on Twitter (@davecscott) a while back when he responded to a Tweet I sent about trying to overcome my fears of going down hills in order to try skiing for the first time....
View ArticleFinding Your Happy Place
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View ArticleCan You Find Happiness With a New Partner After An Unwanted Divorce?
“I can’t imagine being happy with any else but her,” the message in my inbox said. The “her” in question was his ex-wife, who had recently initiated an unwanted divorce. “Do you really believe that it...
View ArticlePodcast: Cool Things to Look Forward to After Your Divorce
I know. “Looking forward” and “divorce” seem to be oxymoronic when considered together. But I promise, they’re not. Without a doubt, divorce sucks. It’s traumatic, painful and life-altering. And it’s...
View ArticleGuest Post: Proof Divorce Can Make You Happier
When you’re in the midst of it, divorce and happiness seem mutually exclusive. As though you’re not only divorcing your spouse, but also splitting from your ability to ever smile again. This post gives...
View ArticleMarital Climate vs. Marital Weather
It’s been an odd winter in the Southeast this year. We’ve had record rainfall and relatively moderate temperatures. The near-constant flooding has meant that most of the trails (many of which run...
View ArticleAnxiety After Divorce
The dictionary defines anxiety as, “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.” Well, it’s no wonder then that anxiety becomes...
View ArticleUnderstanding Relationship Happiness Over Time
There are certain patterns that relationships tend to take over time in regards to overall happiness and satisfaction. In order to truly understand your relationship, it’s best to take a broader view,...
View ArticleRiding the Rollercoaster of On Again, Off Again Relationships
One day, you’re madly in love and you can’t imagine your life without this person. And then the next day, you’re storming out of the house and blocking their number on your phone. Only... The post...
View ArticleHow Do You Make Your Partner Happy?
Short answer? You can’t. But that doesn’t mean that you have to sit by helplessly while they’re miserable. It all starts with understanding the distinction between caring about your partner’s...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Marriages
Today is our 6th wedding anniversary. That number has some meat to it. It feels substantial. Like we’re past the appetizer and into the main meal. For some reason, I’ve been particularly reflective...
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