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

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

Love Me on My Time One of the hardest lessons after divorce isn’t about heartbreak, but it is about time. Time to heal.Time to rebuild.Time to figure out what actually feels good for you again. Time stops being something you waste. It becomes sacred. Every moment you give someone is a choice, not an obligation. And that’s why it hits differently when someone shows up only when it’s convenient for them. You know the type. They call you on their commute, but never when you actu

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