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Navigating change is difficult. Rachel Green & the re•solutions team can help increase clarity & improve communication for couples in conflict.

January 2, 2020December 15, 2020

Review of The Marriage Story from a Divorce Mediator

In this review, I am focusing on the role of the divorce professionals portrayed (which were horrifying) and what we can learn from Noah Baumbach’s The Marriage Story.

WARNING- the following contains spoilers. Don’t read it if you have not yet seen the film.

November 5, 2016December 15, 2020

Review: HBO Show Divorce

Just watched the first episode of the new HBO show, “Divorce.”

They got so many things right. The humanity, pain and flaws that are in us all.

The irritation that we all feel with their spouses about petty little things when you’ve been married for decades. And yet, the way we end up knowing them inside and out, including their digestive schedules.

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Anger is a normal feeling to have during a divorce. In fact, if you didn’t feel angry there would probably be something very wrong. Usually, one person has been unhappy for a period of time preceding the divorce, and was angry during this time. When that person tells the other that he or she has decided to leave the marriage, the other is in shock and has to deal with lots of emotions – sorrow, fear and certainly anger.

Whether you are the angry one or are dealing with an angry (ex) spouse, it’s never easy. Anger often builds up without your knowing it – and if you are not aware of feeling angry, the anger will cause you (or your spouse) to lash out. […]

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