Barbara discusses how to help a friend, colleague or family member thinking about separating or stuck in the separation process. A practical way to help is to recommend or buy them my book, Uncoupling, an insider’s guide to separation in New Zealand.
Achieving financial settlement means moving on. For me, not knowing where I stood financially was really holding me back in other parts of my life. It created a lot of anxiety. I would make plans, but not feel confident I could afford to implement them. I didn’t...
Think about it. The chance that anything will change by rehashing old issues or engaging in emotive conversations is small. Your best chance, whatever side of the break-up you are on, is to be business-like and professional in your communications. It’s so easy to...
Acknowledging that both your and your partner’s reactions are largely part of the grief process really helps when coming to terms with the separation. This process may start well before the separation as the person making the decision mentally separates. That person...