Welcome to the world of life after EX. Perhaps for now that is EX without the S. “Breakup” is a 7 letter word that neutralizes sensuality, undermines confidence, erases passion. But not for ever. Spice up your EX life starting now, breathe, relax, feel your senses. Get your passionate side humming again without focusing on sex itself. Great food, beautiful textiles, sensuous nature, books, movies, theatre, and people…
The secret of happiness is freedom and the secret of freedom is courage – a quote by Greek philosopher Thucydides -and after a divorce, getting back in the world and travelling in new and exciting palces – alone – involves a great amount of courage. One of my favorite websites in the world is Journeywoman. I’ve been part of the Journeywoman Network and reading their articles since my divorce when I typed into my browser “solo travel for women”. It’s been an inspiration to me ever since. Highly recommended reading…
BEWARE!!! Sometimes coming out of a marriage, you feel alone, depressed, maybe wondering if you are attractive. Before you start dating again, think carefully and check out the man you are about to be alone with.
By Diane Selkirk. Nestled between the sea and mountains, this is both a nurturing and healing place to visit as well as the perfect place to get active and explore. Ringing much of the city the seawall offers many options. You can begin your journey by leaving one of the busy shopping districts, such as Denman Street or Granville Island, then strolling seaward to tranquility…
There is a consistent scene in Ayn Rand’s book “Atlas Shrugged” where one of the characters moans (in response to one catastrophe or another) “It was not MY fault”. In that context it is indicative of an attitude of total lack of individual responsibility in life. So now, no-fault divorce is legal in every state [...]
By ‘Deb” – Mrs. Detective (A Private Investigator). There are several signs to look for if you think your husband may be cheating on you, but lets face it you know him better than anyone. We as women don’t need signs, we can sense it. I am not just talking to you as a private investigator but someone who has been there and done that…
For months after divorce I questioned whether my husband ever loved me, digging into the depths of my soul about what love really was, how it could be there one minute and gone the next. It seemed so destructive, so violent a break. I found a fascinating article online that helped to put this question in perspective – I reprint it here with permission. It’s a collection…
For a woman, the process of emotional healing after a breakup is complicated and individual. Generally speaking women go through a period of EXile, EXpress, EXorcise, EXplore and EXhale – everything from denial to acceptance…
The first stage of healing after a relationship break-up normally finds you wanting to go into some kind of EXile.No matter how bad the relationship was when he’s finally gone you are devastated. You are living in your own private hell and don’t feel like getting out of bed, let alone leaving the house. The thought of taking out the garbage is overwhelming. Welcome to EXile! Here are some tips to help you survive…
EXpress is the stage of EX where you: 1) Obsess about all the things you didn’t say or do in your relationship. It’s a mind numbing cycle of self effacing guilt and sadness. 2) Have an irrational desire to speak to someone, anyone. You want to share your personal tragedy with friends, family, shop-assistants, hairdresser, and complete strangers…



