Separation & Divorce
Even when you know breaking up is the best choice, it’s sad and depressing. These reasons breaking up is hard to do will help you cope – they’re from two women who weren’t well-behaved! Why women who weren’t well behaved? Because those are my favourite type of women! And it’s May, so here on Quips [...]
These tips are inspired by a reader who can’t let her husband go. Here’s part of her comment: “Although I keep reminding myself of all the hurt he has caused us, I think I cannot let go of the person he was before the affair began. I can’t stop mourning the dreams he killed. We [...]
You feel nothing for your partner – or maybe he even disgusts you. Here’s what to do when you don’t love him, but feel like you can’t leave him. You feel nothing for your partner – or maybe he even disgusts you. Here’s what to do when you don’t love him, but feel like you [...]
These tips on how to cope with the panic and anxiety you feel when you think about ending your relationship are inspired by a reader’s dilemma. She has wanted to leave her common-law husband for six years, and says: “I’ve been in a serious relationship for the past 9 years; for the last 6 years, I’ve [...]
When you’re moving out of a home you share with your partner, you can either him you’re leaving or you can just disappear. Here are a few reasons to talk about it in advance, and a few reasons to keep your move on the “down low” until you’re out. Here’s what one reader says: “I’ve [...]
The most common question I get is, “I’m scared to live on my own – how do I leave my relationship?” The answer is that you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable! Here’s what one reader says: “I’ve been married for almost 26 yrs, I’m not sure if I want a divorce or separation. [...]
You’re married to a great guy, but you’re not happy and want out of the relationship. This reader is in the same boat: she doesn’t want to stay married to her husband, even though he’s a good man. Here’s her comment: “I want out [of my marriage] and can’t figure out why I can’t just [...]
Deciding if your partner’s behavior is grounds for divorce is often as clear as mud. Here are a few things to consider when you’re wrestling with the idea of divorce. This article is for the thousands of women who are wondering if they should leave their husbands. How do you know if your marriage is [...]
How do you get out when you have nothing and nobody to lean on? On my article about getting money to leave your husband, a reader asked for help getting away from her abusive partner. It always breaks my heart when readers ask for help, because I never know what to do or say. I [...]
One of the worst things about breaking up is the loss of confidence you feel. Does it help to know you’re normal if you feel terrible about yourself after a break up? Getting your confidence back after a breakup involves taking control of your thoughts and behaviors. It’s about letting go of the person you [...]
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