Surviving divorce with a little help from your friends at Commitment.



No one should walk away from a divorce a broken person. We're going to help put you back together. We want to help you go on to enjoy good love and great achievement. We will help you let go of the pain -- so you can love again. Don't allow rejection, betrayal, hurt or disappointment to scar you forever.

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Are Men Over 40 Only Interested In Finding Young Women?: Does it seem like too many 40 year old guys are dating 27-year old women? Dr. Pat Hudson, one of our expert relationship columnists, discusses finding love after divorce--even if it seems there are no eligible, interested men around.

When Divorce Changes Your Relationship With A Parent: Columnist Lara Little writes about how she felt when her father, who she was once very close to, told her that now she came second to his new life and new wife.

Is A Second Chance For Love Possible For A Mom Who Wants To Put Her Children First?: Can a divorced Mom get a second chance at love--even though she wants to put her children first? How can she keep the balance between her relationship with her children and the new man in her life? Learn how divorced Moms can make their children a priority, while experiencing love again.

Looking For Love After Divorce: Can a divorced Mom focus on her children and still get a second chance at love? Dr. Pat Hudson, one of our expert relationship columnists, writes about the challenges divorced Moms face.

Has Divorce Made You Feel Like A Failure?: That's how it made Commitment reader Cheryl Tokarski feel. In this interview, she talks about the ups and downs of her divorce.

Sleeping With the Ex-husband: What happens when a woman has sex on a regular basis with her ex-husband? Does it mean reconciliation is around the corner--or is it just a symptom of loneliness? Dr. Pat Hudson, one of our expert relationship columnists, has advice for a woman who is confused over whether or not she should continue having sex with her ex-husband.

Starting Over After A Divorce: Dr. Pat Hudson, the author of "You Can Get Over Divorce: A 7-Step Guide To Speed the Healing and Get On With the Rest of Your Life" and one of our expert relationship columnists, has advice on how to start over and build a new life after a painful divorce.

Adult Children of Divorce: How do you cope with the grief of seeing your parents divorce? Lara Little, our expert columnist who specializes in issues that impact adult children of divorce, talks about how to honor the sadness that comes with being a child of divorce.

Starting A New Life After Divorce: How can a woman move on and start a new life when perhaps she doesn't feel ready to say goodbye to a long-term marriage? Dr. Pat Hudson, one of our expert relationship columnists, has advice for a woman nearing the final stages of her divorce who doesn't yet feel ready to move on and let go.

She Thought She Had the Perfect Marriage: Meet Alyse Stone, 44, of Seminole, Florida, who thought she had the perfect marriage that would last forever, but then her husband left and moved in with another woman. She believes his lack of self-esteem is what drove him to other women. Alyse refuses to be bitter, and stays busy with work, her friends, and teenage son. Is she open to falling in love again? Does she still miss her ex? Read her story of hurt and renewal.

Adult Children of Divorce: Do birthdays, weddings, graduations and other special events drive you crazy? Do you grapple with problems like: do I invite both Mom and Dad to this event, and if I do, will they fight or make a scene? Columnist Lara Little writes about the choices she made at her college graduation because of her parent's divorce.

Talking To Your Children About Divorce: Are your children sad and anxious because of your divorce? Gillian Rothchild, author of "Dear Mom and Dad: What Kids of Divorce Really Want to Say to Their Parents" can show you how to ease your child's pain and sadness.

The End of A 26-Year Marriage: How do you heal from the break-up of a 26-year marriage? Dr. Pat Hudson, author of "You Can Get Over Divorce: A 7-Step Guide To Speed the Healing and Get On With the Rest of Your Life" and one of our expert relationship columnists, has advice for a woman who is trying to heal from the pain of being abandoned by her husband who left her for another woman.

Help Your Adult Child Cope with Your Divorce: A column by Lara Little on being an adult child of divorce.

Mom's New Boyfriend: Columnist Lara Little discusses the adjustment adult children must go through when their parents start new love relationships after a divorce.

The ABC's of Divorce: Attorney Henry Gornbein, one of our expert legal columnists, has prepared a basic checklist of issues that should be considered during a divorce settlement.

Meet Lynda, of Pasadena, California, who says the day her husband finally moved out "was the first day that I could actually breathe, free of pain."

How to Choose A Divorce Lawyer: Attorney Henry Gornbein, president of American Divorce Information Network and one of our expert legal columnists, has advice on how to choose a divorce lawyer.

You Can Get Over Divorce: Help for those healing from a painful divorce. Read our interview with Dr. Pat Hudson, author of "You Can Get Over Divorce: The 7-Step Program To Speed Your Healing So That You Can Get On With The Rest Of Your Life."

Adult Children of Divorce: Did your parents divorce when you were an adult? Are you grieving--even though some people think you shouldn't be so upset since you are an adult? Lara Little's column provides insight and support for adults coping with their parent's divorce.

Attention Single Moms: Do you need more help and support in your raising your children alone? Jody Seidler writes about how starting a support group for single parents has given her the support, back-up and strength she needs to raise her son alone. She has ideas and tips on how you too can also find support among other single parents in your own community.

Help Your Child Cope With Your Divorce: How should you tell your children that you are getting a divorce? How can you ensure that later in life they won't have intimacy and relationship problems? How can you allow them the fun and freedom to be children--even though your life may be upside down? Gillian Rothchild, a divorced parent and family counselor, has written "Dear Mom and Dad" a practical guide for parents who want to help their children cope with divorce. In this interview, Ms. Rothchild has lots of great advice for divorced parents.

Jessica Frank, of Cleveland, Ohio, talks about suddenly being a single mother and how not looking back, but instead thinking about the future, helped her move forward with her life.

Surviving Divorce: Debra, 41, of Michigan, tried to talk her husband out of divorcing her. But when she failed, she succeeded. Read her story of loss and renewal.

Meet Cindy Wilson, of Petersburg, Illinois, who says she misses holding hands with her ex-husband and finds it hard "to see him almost everyday and knowing I have no right to his hugs."

This week, meet Laura who held a 'leaving ceremony' as she and her children were preparing to leave their family home.

Our continuing series of interviews with women who have survived divorce. Jill, of Rhode Island, tells how she helped her young son cope with his father's absence.

Is happy ever after possible the second time around? An interview with Doug and Naomi Moseley authors of 'Making Your Second Marriage A First Class Success.'This husband-and-wife therapist team discuss how to get past the disappointments of a broken marriage and take positive steps toward a successful second marriage.

Surviving Divorce: The first in our continuing series. Margaret Paro, 42, of Illinois, talks about betrayal by the man she thought was her best friend. "I learned how to be self-sufficient...I learned to quit hating or at least to suppress that feeling. I lost my dream home. I lost my best friend. I lost my soul for a long time."

Read the story of PJnJGirl, whose husband threw her out of their marriage and out of the successful company she devoted her life to building.

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