How to Hurdle Devastating Divorce Deterrents

Divorce doesn't just creep up on a couple. Small issues begin as pebbles that easily turn into boulders in a committed relationship. Before you know it, those huge rocks block all of the good you originally saw in your partner. For most people, the concept of divorce is a difficult – but often rewarding – option for an otherwise impossible situation. But some couples adamantly refuse to consider getting a divorce, opting instead to live in misery. And here's why:

5 Tips For Surviving the Holidays With Your New Step-Family

Post-divorce holidays can be tough – and they can seem impossible when a new spouse and stepchildren are involved. In some cases, a degree of harmony is achieved prior to the most stressful time of year. But all too often, exes and unknown expectations make it a real challenge to keep the peace. The holidays can quickly morph into a National Lampoon-style free-for-all that unleashes all of your negative traits and mortifies your children (and step-kids) in the process. But blending your new family for the holidays can be relatively pain-free. Just follow these simple suggestions.

Social Contagion Is a Leading Cause of Divorce

Many people know at least one couple that simply doesn't get along. As much as you love them and want to spend time with them, every nerve in your body feels exposed as you prepare for an extended visit. This is because emotions are contagious – and a new study suggests that these social contagions may even contribute to your own divorce. Is it time to find new friends?

Why Women Should Keep Their Emotions In Check During Divorce

Load Netflix, stream movies, or rent a few DVDs for the weekend, and you’ll see countless examples of American relationship stereotypes. In almost every case that deals with divorce, the woman tends to ride an emotional roller coaster while the man simply packs up and moves on. Granted, these are common tropes, but such things don’t generally just appear out of thin air. Are women in today’s society really more likely to suffer during and after divorce? And if so, why?