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We’re Not Fighting… So Why Do I Still Feel Guilty About the Divorce?
You’re doing everything “right.”You’re handling things calmly.You’re being respectful, patient, fair, even compassionate.You’re not yelling. You’re not blaming. You’re not dragging this into court. So why does the guilt feel heavier now than it ever did during the...
Why Does Filing First Matter?
In uncontested divorce, people often think filing first is aggressive.They picture courtroom drama, power plays, or someone “making the first move.” But in real life?Filing first is usually a practical choice — not an emotional one. Still, it does come with benefits,...
Are We Being Too Fair? When “Easy” Agreements Hurt You Later
Most people don’t walk into an uncontested divorce trying to win.They’re tired.They want peace.They want closure.They want it over — without drama, without lawyers battling in court, without the emotional mess they’ve already lived through. So they say things...
Why Does This Feel Harder Now That We’re Being Nice to Each Other?
It’s strange, isn’t it?You spent months — maybe years — in a cycle of tension, resentment, sharp words, or just emotional distance. But now that you’re both finally calm, making rational decisions, and trying to end things respectfully…Suddenly the weight hits you.Not...
He Says He’ll “Handle the Paperwork”—Should I Be Worried?
It starts with something small.“He said he’d handle the paperwork.”And honestly, that sounds like a relief—because who wants to deal with all that legal language and fine print? But when you’re ending a marriage, the person who controls the paperwork controls the...
We Promised to Stay Friends—So Why Is Divorce So Awkward?
We Promised to Stay Friends—So Why Is Divorce So Awkward? You told each other it wouldn’t be messy. No yelling, no lawyers fighting it out in court, just two adults agreeing to move on.But now that you’re actually signing papers and dividing life into “yours” and...
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