Divorce is never one person’s fault—it takes two to break up and I think most of us know that. But ask the next contender in our communication series, and they’ll sing a different tune. Ladies and gentlemen of the Triad, meet our third contestant (click here for contestants one and two)… Continue reading →
With the dash of nomadic color and custom costumes from leading Hollywood design company, Lenique, my dance partner, Alosha Anatoliy and I will take the stage in New York City this coming weekend. Lena Kosovich, owner of Lenique, is a costume designer extraordinaire—herself having been a world champion show dancer, a pro on Dancing with the Stars, and a costume designer for the hit show Dancing with the Stars. “Working with Carolyn and Alosha to create the colorful, ‘boho’ costumes for their dance was the ultimate in a creative experience,” says Lena. Continue reading →
Divorce happens for many different reasons, but here’s one universal fact—the sooner you learn to effectively converse with the other half of your crumbling marriage, the better off you’ll be. Last blog’s communication culprit was The Victim. This blog we feature their Creator. Continue reading →
One of the trickiest things about divorce is learning how to communicate with your ex. It’s easy to slip into old habits, talk too much, and over-complicate things. Shorter is sweeter my friends—unnecessary interactions stem from emotions caused by your split. Entertaining them only drags out the recovery process. Below are the perpetrators who commit these heinous communication crimes, and, in turn, add undue stress and heartache to their lives. We’ve provided some suggestions (and okay, Greensboro, they might not be exactly ten words) to make conversation with the one you used to love healthy and productive. Still…if you see yourself in any of these scenarios, you may need to seek treatment. Continue reading →
It’s springtime in the Triad! The season of new blossoms, warming weather and parting clouds has inspired me to talk to you about how important staying positive really is. Whether you’re writing your separation agreement or mediating custody, anything that irreparably changes your personal life is mentally and emotionally taxing. It’s hard to keep that chin up when there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. Continue reading →
Change is a four-letter word. Actually, we all know it’s six letters, but to some, it sometimes has the connotation as some of the more well-known four letter words that some of us use daily. One of the definitions from www.dictionary.com is: “to make a material difference so that the thing is distinctly different from what it was.” All families go through change, both good and bad. How one copes with that four-letter word can mean the difference between surviving, or barely hanging on. You are responsible for how your children learn to handle change. You set the example. Make the difference. Your children learn by example, so make that learning experience positive. Continue reading →
Spending Valentine’s Day as a new member of the Triad Singles Guild could be more traumatic than your divorce–if you let it. Friends plan gushy evenings at Christopher B’s. Flowers appear on desks at work. The children’s tiny, perforated Minion cards taunt you from their WalMart bag. To top it all off, Hallmark has once again left no Walgreens untouched—their lovey-dovey hearts and candy are delicate lace reminders of how you failed at love. The pressure to be part of a pair is everywhere. Do not give in! Continue reading →
Listen up, Greensboro! Single does not have to equal lonely. In fact, it is the time that we update our definitions and expectations to what being single truly signifies: independence, opportunity, and a bounty of love available to share. While the upcoming “love holiday” can often remind us of what past relationships are missing, or what current relationships are lacking, Valentine’s Day can also provide an opportunity to acknowledge the value of those relations often overlooked; connections that can hold much more value than those of the romantic-sort.
Read on for a listing of Valentine’s events to share with your other, significant others. Continue reading →
If you’re on our blog, chances are you’re in one of the three stages of divorce: contemplating, in the process of, or finalized. Regardless, life probably feels like a never-ending rollercoaster. At a time when everything is spinning out of control, it’s natural to wonder how the heck you got to this awful place. As the adventure of 2016 commences, remember this: life is what you make of it, and it doesn’t have to suck. Continue reading →
B is for BALANCE AND MODERATION
“Balance is not something you find; it’s something you create.” –Jane Kingsford
Divorce can have a funny way of consuming you, and it’s easy to get caught up in the New Year self-improvement frenzy. Avoid heaping resolutions to your already hefty “to-do” pile–you may crash and burn. Instead, bring some harmony to your life by being choosy. Continue reading →
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