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A Better Divorce

Thriving during and after your breakup.

Motivation
Do Trial Separations Ever Work?

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on November 23, 2021

Can a relationship benefit from taking a break? It all comes down to outlining clear intentions, communication, and goals.

Can a relationship benefit from taking a break? It all comes down to outlining clear intentions, communication, and goals.

Resilience
How to Build Your Children's Resilience During Your Divorce

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on October 25, 2021

Children who were resilient before the separation or divorce may not have the resilience to adjust to the changes in the family. Here's how you can build up their resilience.

Children who were resilient before the separation or divorce may not have the resilience to adjust to the changes in the family. Here's how you can build up their resilience.

Grief
When Will the Grief After Divorce End?

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on September 28, 2021

Everyone grieves after divorce in their own way. There's no “right way” and no timeline. Here are some tips to help yourself or others cope with the grief of divorce.

Everyone grieves after divorce in their own way. There's no “right way” and no timeline. Here are some tips to help yourself or others cope with the grief of divorce.

Divorce
Will I Lose My House During My Divorce?

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on August 31, 2021

Struggling with your decision to keep or sell your home? Worried about moving your kids? The emotional attachment to your home is as important as the real estate appraisal.

Struggling with your decision to keep or sell your home? Worried about moving your kids? The emotional attachment to your home is as important as the real estate appraisal.

Divorce
8 Signs That a Partner May Want a Divorce

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on August 3, 2021

Seeing signs that your spouse is considering divorce? Paying attention to these red flags early on may help you repair the marriage—or end it without further damage.

Seeing signs that your spouse is considering divorce? Paying attention to these red flags early on may help you repair the marriage—or end it without further damage.

Narcissism
Are You Divorcing a Narcissist?

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on July 5, 2021

Everyone seems to be divorcing a narcissist. Here's how you can tell if your spouse is a "real" narcissist or showing typical (normal) self-centeredness during the divorce—and what to do about it.

Everyone seems to be divorcing a narcissist. Here's how you can tell if your spouse is a "real" narcissist or showing typical (normal) self-centeredness during the divorce—and what to do about it.

Divorce
How is a “Gray Divorce” Different From Other Divorces?

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on May 25, 2021

Divorce numbers overall continue to decline, but the divorce rate of people over 50 is increasing. Here's how the financial and emotional factors are different from other divorces.

Divorce numbers overall continue to decline, but the divorce rate of people over 50 is increasing. Here's how the financial and emotional factors are different from other divorces.

Divorce
How to Heal From a Divorce

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on April 27, 2021

The wounds of divorce can be deep, but healing is possible, with healthy coping skills and time. Here's how.

The wounds of divorce can be deep, but healing is possible, with healthy coping skills and time. Here's how.