When a parent or important friend or family member has walked on, people often want to include them in future events and celebrations. That can be done in a variety of ways. But it should be sensitive to the feelings of the other people in their lives. A mother turned to the “Am I The […] More
If there’s one thing all divorced parents agree on, it’s that the happiness and well-being of their children must remain their absolute top priority. Which sometimes means that they will need to remain in communication and work together. In some instances, however, one parent must give the other space. Redditor Open_Specific6008 shared custody of a […] More
Most states in the USA allow a surname change as part of a marriage license and as part of a divorce decree without additional fees. But if either person doesn’t take advantage of that opportunity, a stand alone name change has to be filed and approved by the court. In the United States, you can […] More
While some people are lucky enough to say they went through an “amicable divorce”, the process nonetheless takes an emotional toll. Not only on the couple in question but also on everyone close to them. Particularly their children. Far too often, when divorcing parents begin custody arrangements, they seldom consider the best interests of their […] More
When a person is really into a relationship, they’re typically pretty obvious about it. They might talk about it a lot, blush when the person they’re with comes up in conversation, and generally make a lot of plans with their partner. They might even try to get their hands on some family heirlooms, gasped the “Am […] More
Not everyone defines who they consider family purely by those with whom they share a blood relation. Many consider their closest friends to be family and might even have healthier relationships with them than with those who share their DNA. Of course, lines need to be drawn when it comes to family. As sometimes you […] More
Forgiveness takes many forms. Some people realize how much worse off their life is with someone they became estranged from, and eventually welcome them back into their lives, despite being badly hurt by them in the past. For others, someone near and dear to them may have hurt them too deeply ever to become an […] More
People process grief in many different ways. But one constant in navigating loss is that those in mourning need support, which also, of course, is not one size fits all. It’s been said that one of the most difficult things a person may ever experience is burying your own child, and in that case, parents […] More
Relationships aren’t easy, but breakups aren’t, either. The process of moving forward is uncomfortable, as well: who gets what, who goes where, and in many cases one or both move on romantically. But all relationships that end don’t follow the same path, and many don’t include those tough conversations… especially when one person walks out […] More
We can all agree that names are important, and the names given to those that we love carry a significant importance in our lives. When a relationship ends or a loved one passes away, it can be hard to be confronted with that name again in the future, reasoned the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit, […] More
Two families come together when a couple is formed. Those unions aren’t always amicable. When a relationship ends, extended family might choose to stay in touch. My Mother maintained a strong bond with my Father’s family after they were divorced. In fact, she saw her in-laws far more often than her ex-husband did. My Father’s […] More
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be” is a line from Act 1, Scene 3 of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The character Polonius is giving advice to his son Laertes as he is going off to college. But stuff happens in life and most people at one time or another require a loan or a […] More
