http://www.relazine.com/feed/ http://www.relazine.com/ Free tips and advice about having a successful relationship. From dating to friendship and marriage. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:53:04 +0100 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:53:04 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/-why-men-cheat http://www.relazine.com/divorce/-why-men-cheat It has been a fact that the majority cause of divorce is the infidelity of the husband. We women react by not trusting them and become more cautious of them. We have failed to see that knowing why men cheat, we can become more equipped and be able to prevent being cheated and betrayed upon and maybe save our marriage. That is why knowing why men cheat is important. Here are some few reasons why men cheat. One is the mid life crisis syndrome. This usually happens to husbands between forty to fifty years old. This reason why men cheat is a perfect excuse for the wife and the neighborhood. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:30:43 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/healing-process http://www.relazine.com/divorce/healing-process In life there are phases and stages, especially in relationships. In the beginning and the end of the relationship, there are stages. In this article, I am going to discuss about the healing process after the relationship is over. Before the official divorce proceedings and just after the couple decided to separate- the person goes through stages of healing before they can move on. The duration of healing process is very subjective for each person. Some can snap out of it in the shortest time possible and some lingers through it in years. It depends on the person’s coping mechanism and support system. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 07:17:15 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/divorce-mediator http://www.relazine.com/divorce/divorce-mediator After endless talks and arguments, you can’t take it anymore. Both of you have decided that divorce is the solution and there’s no other way. You can’t live another minute with each other anymore. So, one of you walks out of the house. So, now is the time to think of your checklists for your decision. One of the first things you should do is to contact a legal counsel. Having a trusted and sharp legal counsel is essential. Since it is a legal matter, it is important to actively participate in whatever actions your lawyer is doing and at the same time consult every matter you are about to take. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:23:35 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/parenting-in-divorce http://www.relazine.com/divorce/parenting-in-divorce After taking care of the all the divorce matters, the party involved usually ends up very exhausted and tired. They generally forgot the issue that matters most is parenting. Being a parent is hard enough and much harder now that you are both divorced. This is the moment when you set aside your problems and focus on what is good for your kids. Both former couple should realize the children are the true victims of the divorce. Now, they have to learn to collaborate as parents not as couples. No matter how near or far one partner is after the divorce, it’s a must to spend equal time with the kids. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:44:26 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/unwanted-divorce http://www.relazine.com/divorce/unwanted-divorce Making a marriage work requires both partners to be devoted in the relationship. But, when things are constantly far from rosy, it is only a matter of time when one of the spouses would reach the point of wanting a divorce when the other is still trying to find achievement in the relationship. The husband or wife will start to act or express verbally his/her frustrations and discontentment, which is very likely to cause the other to feel a myriad of mixed emotions. It is very devastating to find one’s self in the middle of a divorce that has been initiated by one’s spouse. Thu, 5 Jun 2008 17:18:09 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/divorce-checklist http://www.relazine.com/divorce/divorce-checklist Divorce is undoubtedly commonplace, yes, but never easy. A person could go through divorce over and over again but the pain and hurt will always be there. It simply is one of the most difficult and disheartening event in a person’s life, which can cause stress emotionally, psychologically, legally, and most of all, financially. When a person or a couple finally decides to get a divorce, there are a lot of uncertainties and apprehensions that might make them chicken out and change their mind. But, when one is sensible enough, one can manage the whole process effectively. Starting on the right foot is essential, and will definitely make the situation easier for everyone. Thu, 29 May 2008 21:58:01 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/joint-custody http://www.relazine.com/divorce/joint-custody Parents who want to make joint custody work must do everything they can to put the best interests of the children first. Any divorced couple can attest that co-parenting after a divorce is hard—it requires a great deal of commitment and effort from both parents. While the real desire of a newly-divorced couple is to break all ties with the ex, there is the task of building a cooperative, respectful environment where the raising of the child must be shared. The road to joint custody is always bumpy, with a lot of possible roadblocks and unforeseen turns along the way. Wed, 21 May 2008 16:21:09 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/get-a-divorce http://www.relazine.com/divorce/get-a-divorce Making a decision whether to get a divorce or not is an awfully difficult choice that a person must make in his/her lifetime. One has to think about a lot of important factors, like children, the number of years you’ve been together, the major differences, and the possible effects of divorce on the family’s finances. However, the most important question that a person should be asking oneself is about his/her happiness: if you get a divorce will it make you happier or would you be better off staying in the marriage? This is an important question that you should ask not only to yourself but to your partner as well. Tue, 13 May 2008 20:35:38 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/parent's-divorce http://www.relazine.com/divorce/parent's-divorce Adolescent years are supposed to be fun, but when adolescents have to deal with their parents’ divorce, it becomes a devastating roller-coaster ride. It is common for teens to assume that their parent’s divorce may be their fault. Feelings of regret for being unable to prevent the parent’s split-up are also common, which is often untrue, since a divorce is usually due to a couple’s conflicts. Divorce has a remarkable impact on a teen’s daily life. There will be a lot of changes that a teen has to get used to—moving to another school, spending time with each parent separately, and dealing with a parent’s ill feelings toward each other. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:21:59 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/divorce http://www.relazine.com/divorce/divorce An increasing number of marriages ended up in divorce over the past few years. A couple’s inability to communicate which leads to relationship breakdown most often causes divorce. Having a lasting relationship or avoiding separation is never easy, but once the decision to separate is agreed upon by both parties, there isn’t much that can be done except to try and solve everything in the most amicable way. Marriage breakdown is always traumatic, especially for the kids. Learning that the family will be ripped apart and that everything is about to radically change is always hard news for kids to take.