Channel 4 Documentary

Channel 4 are currently researching making a documentary for their ‘Cutting Edge’ series about couples who are divorcing but still living in the same house.  If you are in that situation they would like to talk to you and perhaps feature you in the documentary. If you are interested please e-mail me:  annie.oneill@newhorizons.uk.com

Living together during Divorce

Unfortunately, in these times of recession, more and more couples are having to stay living in the same house even though they’ve split up and may be going through a divorce. This can increase the stress of going through a divorce to unbearable levels.
There are a few things you can do to try and make [...]

Shine

There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won’t feel unsure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. As we let our own Light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to [...]

Loving again after Divorce

I was recently asked if it is true that everyone must have a ‘rebound’ relationship, one that helps restore confidence but is short lived.  I replied that I didn’t think there had to be a rebound relationship, although it is quite common.
For some people a rebound relationship is just what they need (as long as [...]

Guest Post – Beautiful Moments Are To Be Found Much Closer To Home Than You Realise!

By Garth Delikan, The Lifestyle Guy
I just had my 18 year old son stay with me for the last four days and I have to say I had the absolute best time for ages!
When you’ve been through a divorce or had a painful ending to a long standing relationship, in many cases it’s difficult to [...]

Do we pretend Divorce is an easy option?

There was an article in the Daily Mail (Femail – onliine) today – ‘Yes, of course, divorce shatters lives. So why DO we pretend it’s an easy option?’ by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown. In my opinion this is a controversial article.
My comment to the article was as follows:
“I don’t think most people look at divorce as an [...]

Top Tips for a Successful Summer Holiday

Summer holidays are, like Christmas, a catalyst for divorce.  2 weeks spent in close proximity, away from the usual routine, can spell disaster.  These are my top tips for a successful summer holiday.

Find a resort that caters for both/all of you.  If one of you wants a beach holiday and the other wants golf, water [...]

Should we work harder at Marriage?

In a recent report by the conservative party it was suggested that couples should be required by law to undergo a three-month period before launching divorce proceedings” to reflect on their marriage and consider the affect divorce will have on children and finance”.  This would be an attempt to try and save ‘saveable’ marriages.
I don’t [...]

Guest Post – 5 Tips to help you get past your Divorce

A divorce can be one of the most traumatic things one ever has to experience as an adult.  That said, getting over things after the paperwork has been filed is not always an easy endeavor.  What follows is a brief list of tips to help you get past the divorce and move forward in your [...]

The Importance of Encouragement

Appreciate the ones you love and tell them what it is you appreciate about them. Don’t leave it until it’s too late.