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Debunking the One-in-Five Divorces Linked to Facebook Stat
2011-03-10 20:31:00 Did you hear the one about the research studies that cited that Facebook is causing 20% of today’s divorces? Press releases headlined it. The news media ran stories about it. “Experts” validated it. People repeated it around the water cooler and their social networks. And everyone talked about it like it was a real stat. Unfortunately, the joke is on all of us. So how did we buy into the fastest growing, most widespread urban myth in the world? It started in late 2009, gained traction over the next several months, spread like a viral YouTube video throughout 2010, and finally, after being repeated for 14 months, it took on its most recent form declaring: “Facebook linked to one in five divorces in the United States.” How did the whole thing get started? Apparently Mark Keenan, the founder and managing director of an online divorce firm in the UK (Divorce-Online) had “heard from my staff that there were a lot of people saying they had found out things about their pa... More About: Divorces
Priceless Divorce
2010-11-13 01:57:00 And.. we’re back with a some ‘priceless’ divorce humor. Laugh it off, I say! More About: Divorce
Would You Stay Engaged to a Cheating Fiance?
2010-03-23 12:23:00 Michael Smalley unpacks his opinions if this woman should stay engaged to a cheating fiance. But we want to know your opinion, should you dump a guy who cheats on you during your engagement? SOURCE More About: Engaged , Cheating
Jesse James Divorce - No Porn for You!
2010-03-23 12:05:00 TMZ has learned … pornography was one of the bones of contention in the custody battle between Jesse James and his ex-wife, Janine Lindemulder. Specifically, Jesse had issues with Janine’s connection to the sex industry. Wait, what does Michelle McGee do again? Jesse said in his declaration, “Sunny now has a family, school, friends, pets, and community free from pornography and drugs.” Jesse goes on … he wanted to make sure if Janine had contact with their child, the court should “restrain her from allowing Sunny to be around drugs or pornography…” Unclear if strip clubs count. As TMZ first reported, Janine plans to go to court in June to try and seek a modification in the custody order now that Jesse’s home life is in obvious upheaval. SOURCE More About: Divorce
Why having a divorce party is like celebrating a miscarriage
2010-01-28 14:11:00 Apart, perhaps, from death, is there anything more painful than divorce? Years before a marriage arrives at the decree absolute stage, both partners started out on a path that should, ideally, have led to a long life of shared experiences, children, and mutual support — all underpinned by loyalty and love. Indeed, both people felt so strongly that they solemnised it with a legal and possibly religious ritual in front of family and friends, pledging their undying connection. Now the whole thing lies in ruins around their feet. And for most normal people this is a time of tremendous loss, bereavement and sadness. Of course there may be a relief in shedding a horribly violent husband or an alcoholic wife, but that doesn’t take away from the underlying misery — the disappointment in seeing the end of a loving act of creation. But for some people, divorce isn’t a time for mourning. It’s a time, believe it or not, for celebration. And some will actually toast the whole thing w... More About: Divorce , Party
What will we think of a 70-year-old Tiger Woods?
2010-01-28 14:05:00 Let’s fast-forward on Tiger Woods . Let’s say it’s 2045 and Woods, not Jack Nicklaus, is approaching a 70th birthday. Let’s say Elin Nordegren Woods has forgiven her husband for his many infidelities of the long ago, and they have raised a happy brood of children. Let’s say they have grown old together as doting grandparents with a golden wedding anniversary in sight and are set to remain married until death do they part. Or let’s say there has been no reconciliation and the couple has divorced, but discovered separate happinesses in subsequent marriages. Let’s say they have managed a healthy parental partnership resulting in happy children and grandchildren. Or let’s say there has been a divorce, and Woods has remained single while leading an exemplary life as a non-custodial father. Let’s say, too, that Woods has surpassed Nicklaus in golf’s record books by having amassed an ambundance of major championships, and has done so without a hint of competitive scan...
Mapping Out a Prenup
2010-01-13 10:37:00 Mapping out a pre-nuptial agreement is never particularly romantic. But it can be especially tricky when children from previous relationships are involved. Winnipeg-based engineer John Lang found this out the hard way. When Lang (not his real name) married his second wife 22 years ago, he wanted to guarantee that his sizable estate would be fairly divvied up among his new wife and his three children upon his death, so he drew up a pre-nup in which he distributed assets of comparable value among them. Easy enough. Except in the two decades since, Lang’s net worth has grown significantly, and some of his assets appreciated much faster than others. If he died today, his wife would inherit significantly more than his kids. Lang now finds himself in the unenviable position of having to revise the agreement. The dilemma of how to protect everyone in a blended family situation is an increasingly common one. Typically, unless special arrangements have been made, the assets accumulated dur...
Divorce Chronicles: Getting By With a Little Help From Friends
2009-12-23 10:08:00 There are times in life when it’s clear just who your true friends are. One of those times, I’ve discovered, is when your marriage is on the fritz. I’m so lucky to have Charlotte*, who took a panicked call from me a few weeks ago—while she was visiting her daughter at college. And Claire*, who’s had the kids and me over for impromptu dinners on more than one occasion when I’ve been too strung out to cook. And Martin*, who lets me vent over coffee several times a week, and then offers up all sorts of helpful advice from the POV of a man who’s been through his own marital break-up. In fact, I have so many amazing friends that I’m going to stop naming fake-names here, at the risk of screwing up like an overwhelmed Oscar winner and forgetting somebody. Besides, I have a more general point to make, and that is: Whenever you’re going through a tough time, don’t underestimate the power of pals to get you through. There’s all sorts of research to support the importance... More About: Divorce , Friends , Chronicles
Single Moms On Facebook And MySpace Warned About Pre-Schooler Pix Online
2009-09-29 17:59:00 ?Single mothers who put photos of their pre-school kids on their social networking homepages are creating a happy hunting ground for pedophiles.? The warning comes from Crystal Jacquez, managing editor of Guys and Lies.com, the online back grounding site designed exclusively for women. ?Single mothers almost always do it.? says, Jacquez. ?It?s not only incredibly dangerous but ... More About: Myspace , Random Thoughts , Online , Facebook , Moms
How to Handle Post-Divorce Tweeting: Beware Of the Bitter Twitters
2009-04-29 12:30:00 by Deb Mecklinger Use the following tips to maintain grace, save face and keep your divorce out of cyberspace. When it comes to divorce, DO NOT use Twitter to: 1)Break News: Don?t break your story with a Tweet. Instead, speak. 2)Spread News: Be discreet and keep your story in house. This is not the time to build an ... More About: Divorce , Random Thoughts , Post , Bitter , Beware
The 15 Funniest Quotes About Divorce
2009-03-30 13:40:00 Thank you to Whip It Out Comedy for their hilarious collection of divorce quotes. Laugh it off, I say… 15. “Ah yes, divorce…from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man’s genitals through his wallet.” - Robin Williams 14. “The difference between a divorce and a legal separation is that a legal separation gives a husband time ... More About: Divorce , Quotes
Im Watching You Dad
2009-01-11 15:21:00 I came across this beautiful and inspiring video - A must-see for any Dad (or Mom actually). As I was watching it, I couldnt help think how important this message is especially for divorced parents. Remember: Your child is watching you. More About: Watching
The Already Left?em Video Contest
2008-11-24 11:16:00 LuvemOrLeavem wants you to send them your videos of you or you and your friends singing The Divorce Party Song, “You’re Free!” Remember Ladies, this contest is about having fun and winning great prizes, so don’t stress about you’re singing voice. The grand prize pack will include: 80GB iPod Classic from LuvemOrLeavem.com Designer Drink Garnishing Kit from Dress ... More About: Video , Contest , Left
Changing Fidelity Norms?
2008-11-14 06:19:00 Infidelity dissected: New research on why people cheat The probability of someone cheating during the course of a relationship varies between 40 and 76 percent. ?It?s very high,? says Genevive Beaulieu-Pelletier, PhD student at the Universit de Montral’s Department of Psychology. ?These numbers indicate that even if we get married with the best ... More About: Changing , Cheat Sheet , Fidelity
10 Times More Likely to Separate or Get Divorced!!!
2008-11-13 16:30:00 Academic divide linked to divorce WOMEN with tertiary educations who choose as a partner men who have not finished high school are 10 times more likely to separate or get divorced than women whose education is less than or equal to their partner’s. The finding is contained in a new study by researchers at the Australian National ... More About: Times
Same-Sex Divorce? New York Got Your Back
2008-11-03 20:18:00 A New York judge recently ruled that the divorce between two women could continue. According to Law.com, the couple was married in Massachusetts but can now obtain their divorce in New York. Supreme Court Justice Rosalyn Richter could not find a reason ?to carve out a unique exception for the parties? simply on account of ... More About: Divorce , Back , New-York
The Whitest Kids U Know - The Divorce Story
2008-07-17 15:15:00 Trevor tells his class about the problems between his Mom and Dad. More About: Divorce , Kids , Story , Whitest
Earthquake in Zipland Addresses Fears of Children Whose Parents Get Divorce
2008-06-20 17:19:00 BySTEPHANIE OBLEY A new therapeutic tool for helping children deal with divorce may appeal to kids in a way nothing else will ? as a computer video game. Earthquake in Zipland debuted last year and is a quest-style game that follows the struggles of Moose, the son of the King and Queen of Zipland, a small ... More About: Divorce , Children , Parents , Fears
How Men Get Screwed in Divorce
2008-05-26 02:39:00 UPDATE: In light of the ongoing popularity of this article and the passionateopinions of my readers, I have dug up this post from the archives and re-published it. Thank you all for your comments. I found the following article at AskMen and thought that it was time the Man’s voice was heard: *** Nothing can dishonor a knight ... More About: Divorce , Screwed
Bury Your Wedding Ring, Win $1,000!
2008-01-09 16:00:00 A while back I wrote about an interesting new product called the Wedding Ring Coffin. Now, the company is having a video contest and wants you to to participate by creating a video that demonstrates what the Wedding Ring Coffin means to you. Did you purchase a WRC? What did you do with it? Did you ...
Divorce: Bad for the Environment
2007-12-18 18:36:00 By Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY Divorce isn’t green, says a study being published today. The research, led by ecologist Jianguo “Jack” Liu, a Michigan State University professor of fisheries and wildlife, looked at international data comparing utility consumption and housing space per capita in married and divorced households. He found that divorce creates more households with fewer ... More About: Environment , The Environment
Man Divorces Wife for Lying about her Age
2007-11-29 02:03:00 The court granted a divorceto a man who claims his wife lied to him about her age. She said she was 24-years old before they got married. After they got hitched, however, she ?fessed up to really being 30-years old. DarnAsian girls. Even the locals can?t tell how old they are. A little slow on the intake, though, it ... More About: Wife , Lying , Divorces
Famous Last Words: Bruce Willis?s One Big Happy Family
2007-11-18 21:46:00 “He said, ‘Dude, you’ve got to do whatever it takes to get the kids and all the spouses or the girlfriend together. You’ve got to show your kids it’s okay.’ It was like a light went on. Ding.” - Bruce Willis credits Will Smith for helping him to become friends with his ex-wife’s husband, Ashton Kutcher. More About: Family , Words , Famous , Happy
Post-Divorce Turkey Eating Privileges
2007-11-18 20:00:00 I came across this really funny post onon this blogabout people’s misconceptions of holiday time in divorced families. As Kristine puts it: “I’ve heard some pretty odd misconceptions and generalizations that people make about divorced families, but by far the funniest I’ve ever heard was of a person who assumed that people in a divorced family ... More About: Divorce , Turkey , Post , Eating , Privileges
Darn Divorce Celebrates 100,000 Pageviews!!!
2007-11-06 20:13:00 Quick, somebody bake a cake! More About: Divorce , Random Thoughts , Divo
It?s Game On For Family Lawyers
2007-11-01 21:41:00 SOURCE - ABA Journal When Jasmin Watson talks about her divorce, she sounds tired and a little frustrated. Mostly, though, she?s concerned about how her children?ages 9, 11 and 12?are holding up. They?re doing better, she says, thanks in part to a package that arrived in the mail from her attorney. Inside was a video game called ... More About: Family , Lawyers , Game , Family Law
What Divorce Parenting Practices are Most Appropriate for School-Age Childr
2007-11-01 09:59:00 It is being said that how bad or how well children go through the divorce depends on how the situation is handled. And believe me when I tell you that there is an appropriate divorce parenting practices for children of any age for them to be healthy, happy and successful despite you?re divorce. It simple ... More About: Divorce , Parenting , School , Parent , Divo
Ten Ways To Help Children Through Divorce
2007-08-20 14:36:00 By Ed Sherman Going through a divorce is no fun for anyone, but children are especially vulnerable. Divo rce specialist attorney Ed Sherman reveals in his book Divorce Solutions: How to Make Any Divorce Better, the following 10 things you can do to make a big difference in how well your children survive. 1. Tell children the truth ... More About: Children
How Will My Divorce Affect My Credit?
2007-08-01 12:20:00 A very good overview of some of the credit issues in divorce:————̵ 2;—————R 12;————— 212;—————&# 8212;—————& #8212; Ask The Advisor: How Will My Divo rce Affect My Credit ? by Jimmy Atkinson, Ask The Advisor In the unfortunate event that you get a divorce, worrying about your credit score may be the last thing on your mind. However, even during the most trying times of ...
Practice the Simple ABC?s of Life
More articles from this author:2007-07-03 18:53:00 During the course of our lives, many people and situations intervene and challenge us. Take it easy. The way to live a happy and productive life is to stop focusing on what?s wrong and what?s lacking. Start practicing the simple ABC?s of life. Don?t waste your precious moments building tension and anxiety. Find joy in the ... More About: Life , Random Thoughts , Practice , Simple , Ice T 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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