Why Men Cheat

On July 18, 2010, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, Sex, by leslye

Every so often there is an article making excuses for why men cheat, particularly middle-aged men.  While there are a myriad reasons why men cheat, a recent article blamed it on testosterone or lack of it.  Suppressed testosterone levels in middle-aged men is associated with depression, heart attacks, dementia and higher overall mortality rates.   One of […]

No-Fault Divorce

No-Fault divorce is expected to become New York law as early as next week (July 2010).  The good news is that it will make divorce less acrimonious.  The bad news is that it will enable older men with money to throw their wife away like a dead cat when they get tired of her. A […]

New York’s Divorce Liberation

New York is finally going to change to No-Fault Divorce.  It is the last state to do so, while every other state in the union moved to a no-fault divorce system at least a quarter of a century ago.

Divorce Advice

On June 24, 2010, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

The definitive source of information on divorce is my eBook “The Divorce Survival Guide for Women” @www.preparefordivorce.com. It is chock-full of divorce advice, divorce  information, and divorce strategies for everyone—even if a divorce isn’t in the cards for them!

The Science of a Happy Marriage

Scientists have studied everything from the biological factors that seem to influence marital stability to a person’s psychological response after flirting with a stranger.  Their findings suggest that while some people may be naturally more resistant to temptation, men and women can also train themselves to protect their relationship. Partners cheat due to their own […]

Preparing For Divorce

You will never be fully prepared for a divorce, but here are some things to think about: 1. Make plans for living arrangements; 2. Separate your finances; 3. Decide on child custody; 4. Decide on the division of assets. My eBook The Divorce Survival Guide for Women @www.preparefordivorce.com is very important in preparing for divorce.

Eating Disorders

The current rates for women with eating disorders have not significantly changed over the years, but they have risen for men.  The percentage of eating-disorder suffers who are men has risen from 10% in 1990 to 25% in 2010.  40% of binge eaters are men.

Anger

On April 11, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

When you are angry and frustrated, you need to step back from those feelings and calm down.  Taking deep breaths helps.  This can save you from saying and doing things in the heat of the moment that you wish you hadn’t.  When you get angry and lose your temper, you lose! Anger can make you […]