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Staying Strong Through a Divorce

Our guest blogger, divorce mediator Edie Sangiorgio, finishes up her week’s posts today with some thoughts about how to create a successful divorce. Edie is the author of Divorce Vows – Before & Beyond the Decree, and her website is Divorce Vows Edie understands the pain of a failed relationship, and talks about some techniques to help you get through the process: “When we include each day with uplifting, positive, proactive thoughts and strong core beliefs about ourselves we set in motion the direction our lives will take. Divorce is … Continue reading

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Taking Care of Yourself Through a Divorce

We continue with our guest blogger for the week, Edie Sangiorgio, who is a certified divorce mediator. Edie is the author of Divorce Vows – Before & Beyond the Decree, and her website is Divorce Vows. If you are considering a divorce, Edie has some questions to ask yourself first: “So here are some ways to nurture a more positive, strong perspective and prepare yourself by journaling your thoughts and beliefs even if they are not yet part of your reality. Sometimes we have to “act as if” or “fake … Continue reading

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I Know I Have to Leave – Now What?

Highlighting Chelea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky’s wedding, our blog last week focused on tips to help overcome the inevitable conflicts that couples face in a marriage. But what happens when nothing is working and divorce seems to be the best alternative? Edie Sangiorgio, a certified divorce mediator, has been working with couples to “transform a failed marriage into a successful divorce.” The author of Divorce Vows – Before & Beyond the Decree, Edie is our guest blogger for this week. Learn more about her book on her website, Divorce Vows. … Continue reading

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Chelsea and Marc: First Dance Together

Apparently one friend’s unique wedding gift for Chelsea and Marc was dancing lessons and they demonstrated new skills in their first dance as husband and wife. Of course, the longer they’re married, the more techniques they’ll add to their repertoire – dance steps and otherwise. No matter who you marry, there are bound to be differences that challenge you – family values, cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic status, religious traditions. But if you’re committed to working together, each complements and enriches the other. And when disagreements do occur, you can rely on … Continue reading

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