At some point, many of us realize we don’t just struggle to trust romantic partners  anymore we struggle to trust people, period. Friends. Coworkers. Family. Strangers. Even the versions of people we thought we knew. And it’s not because we suddenly became bitter or closed off. It’s because life—divorce included—has shown us that people are complicated, inconsistent, and sometimes deeply disappointing. When Trust Breaks, It Doesn’t Stay in One Lane Here’s the thing no one rea

If 2025 were a person, it would be that friend who says, “Trust me, this will be good for you,”  and then immediately hands you emotional whiplash, a plot twist, and a bill you weren’t expecting. This year had a lot of audacity . It tested patience.It tested boundaries. It tested how many times one person can say, “Wow, that wasn’t on my bingo card.” So before we close the book on 2025, let’s pause and ask the fundamental question: How are you feeling about this year—honestly

Age-gap dating has been around forever, but let’s be honest: we’re finally in a moment where confident, successful women are done apologizing for liking what (and who) they like. And younger men? They’re thriving with partners who know who they are, what they want, and how to communicate like adults. Welcome to Cougar & Mantor Dating Rules ; because if you’re going to break the traditional script, you might as well do it with style, boundaries, and zero embarrassment. Whether

The holidays have a way of shining a spotlight on everything—our joy, our stress, our families, our loneliness, our magic, our mess. And for divorcees, the season can feel a little different than it used to. Not worse. Not better. Just… different.   The truth is, once you’ve walked through a significant transition like divorce, your holiday wish list changes, too. You stop wanting the stuff that looks good on paper and start craving the things that feel good in real life.   S

The holidays have a way of bringing out all the emotions—nostalgia, excitement, stress, and yes… the occasional why-is-this-so-hard  moment. When you’re divorced and co-parenting, the season can feel even more layered. Between juggling schedules, managing expectations, and trying to make the holidays memorable for your kids, it’s easy to feel pulled in a million directions. But here’s the truth: you can  create a joyful, meaningful holiday season—one that honors your children

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the journey to emotional disconnection isn’t an abrupt event; it unfolds gradually. It may begin with a missed conversation, an unvoiced apology, or a “I’m fine” that doesn’t ring true. Before long, the person who once shared laughter, dreams, and deep emotions with you becomes quiet. They remain physically present, but you can sense the distance. When someone shuts down emotionally in a marriage, the warmth begins to fade. Hugs become brief,

Some of us are there, some of us have been there, and I have seen this situation waaaay too many times. It’s hard enough watching your ex move on. But when they start dating a control freak? Oh, honey, that’s a whole new level of entertainment and concern. Because while you’re over here breathing free air, healing, and rediscovering your peace, they’re diving headfirst into a relationship that feels more like a dictatorship. All the signs are there; You know the type. The one

No one tells you that you can still love someone and know it’s time to walk away. Divorce isn’t always born out of hatred or betrayal. Sometimes, it’s born of courage —the courage to admit that love alone isn’t enough to make a marriage work. You can love someone deeply and still recognize that your values, needs, or paths no longer align. You can care for them and still crave something more — peace, growth, freedom, or a sense of self that got lost along the way. That realiz

Let’s be honest, sometimes you want to go the F off. Like, full-on unleash every thought, every insult, every truth bomb you’ve been holding in for way too long. Maybe it’s your ex pushing your buttons (again). Maybe it’s their new partner trying too hard. Maybe it’s just the universe testing your patience one text at a time. Whatever the trigger, you feel that familiar burn, the urge to fire back, to let them have it. No matter what triggers it, that familiar burning sensat

Let’s be real — life after divorce can feel like a marathon you didn’t train for. Everyone’s telling you to “get back out there,” “focus on yourself,” “start fresh,” and you’re just over here thinking, Can I get a nap first? Here’s the thing: you don’t have to hustle your way into healing. You don’t owe anyone productivity while you’re rebuilding your life. Sometimes, the most brilliant move you can make is to hit pause. Not a full-on, dramatic “I’m quitting life” pause — mor

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