The process of divorce can often have a detrimental effect on children. Sometimes couples are so caught up in all the legal aspects of the proceedings, as well as dealing with their own emotional trauma, that parenting issues start to come to a head.
Coping with the challenges of parenting while going through a divorce can be somewhat overwhelming. Anyone who has experienced the rigors of divorce with children will testify to this fact. Read the rest of this post »
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July 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Divorce | No Comments
Are you in a romantic relationship with a Scorpio woman? Lucky you! A Scorpio woman in love can give you a long-term relationship full of passion and romance. But, be warned, if you don’t do it right, there are plenty of ways to make mistakes with a woman under this sign of the Zodiac!
You need to appreciate that a Scorpio isn’t like any of the other star signs. While they’re all unique in their own way, few can be as unashamedly passionate as a Scorpio. Look at the scorpion, it will give you a hint why a Scorpio woman in love can be dangerous if she is wronged! Read the rest of this post »
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July 1st, 2009 | Posted in Love, Romance | No Comments
When you and your partner split up, it’s most likely that you’ll be swamped with relationship break up advice from all kinds of different sources. Are you ready to cope with all these well-intentioned words of wisdom?
It’s inevitable that friends and family will be some of the first to rush at you with advice. Even people you don’t know well, when they find out about the break up, will try to give you some pointers on how to best deal with the unfortunate situation. Read the rest of this post »
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June 29th, 2009 | Posted in Break-Ups | 2 Comments
Older women dating younger men, or cougar dating used to be done under a cloak of secrecy because society viewed it unfavorably; it wasn’t the “normal thing” for an older woman to do! Hypocrisy at it’s best?
Thank goodness times have changed and society is now accepting the fact that older, mature women have the same relationship needs and desires as their older male counterparts.
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June 28th, 2009 | Posted in Dating, Online Dating | No Comments
It’s fair to say that many guys dream or fantasize about dating attractive women. And, while it’s an obvious statement, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and one guy’s definition of beauty will differ from the next, if you’re dating a woman who is truly physically attractive, then there are several things you need to keep in mind.
Dating beautiful women comes with its own special challenges. A major hurdle in dating “hot” women is that you’ll have much more competition from other men.
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June 25th, 2009 | Posted in Dating | 2 Comments
According to numerous studies and expert opinion, the leading cause of divorce is spousal spats concerning money. Arguments about the financial situation of a marriage, where the money is coming from and going to, is seen to be the major reason why couples end up in marital conflict that is often not repairable.
While there are many causes of divorce, it appears that the issue of cash flow in a marriage and how it is managed takes number one position as the relationship wrecker! But, does it have to be like this? Are there ways of working through and around disagreements about the family budget and not allowing money problems ruin your marriage?
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June 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Divorce | No Comments
Can I save my marriage after an affair? Many wives and husbands ask themselves this question when either they have strayed from their wedding vows, or their partner has been unfaithful.
Do you head straight to a divorce lawyer or do you make a real effort to reconcile your marital problems? How do you deal with these conflicting emotions? And, is there any hope to saving a marriage when cheating happens?
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June 21st, 2009 | Posted in Cheating, Marriage | 4 Comments
It’s a question that’s often asked of people who live with a cheating spouse and, obviously, any response will be tempered by a wide variety of conditions. Firstly, and probably the most pertinent factor involved would be that you’re absolutely sure your husband or wife is being unfaithful in your marriage.
After all, leaving your spouse due to his or her cheating ways isn’t a decision that can be made lightly. For instance, if you have children, how would it affect them? And, the financial considerations and implications of separating from your spouse need to be weighed up seriously before making any moves to deal with your marital problems.
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June 17th, 2009 | Posted in Cheating, Marriage | No Comments
Finding real, honest-to-goodness dating advice for women can prove to be a challenge. The never-ending search for those elusive, surefire dating tips can lead to frustration and despair.
More often than not, you end up re-visiting the same old rehashed dating ideas and techniques scattered all over the internet. Even though they may be re-worded and prettied up, basically they still cover information we’ve read before. So, what can we girls do?
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June 15th, 2009 | Posted in Dating | No Comments
How do you save a marriage when it’s heading downhill at full speed? That’s a question many couples are struggling to find an answer for every single day. And,unfortunately, a quick glance at current divorce statistics would suggest that satisfactory answers are not being found in a majority of cases.
Obviously, just as each marriage is unique, the problems that surface are particular to that relationship. However, when you examine the facts and figures of marriage break ups, there are three common issues, or trouble spots, that seem to pop up more often than not - Communication, Sex and Money! Read the rest of this post »
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June 14th, 2009 | Posted in Marriage | 4 Comments
Over the last few months on TV and radio talk shows, speed dating questions have become a popular topic of conversation. People are interested in this fairly new method of finding a date that’s gathering momentum.
Probably due to the increasing pace of society in general, busy lifestyles are demanding a quick and reasonably simple way for people to meet up and maybe form relationships. What is speed dating and how does it work are the common questions asked.
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June 12th, 2009 | Posted in Dating | No Comments
Sometimes it’s hard to know if your feelings of insecurity in a relationship are due to jealousy or if your partner is really cheating on you. The challenge of overcoming jealousy can be a difficult ‘mountain to climb’ and failure to succeed can often spell the end of a relationship.
Are you doubting the love of your partner? If so, you need to decide whether or not it’s just the jealous streak within you coming to the surface or, in fact, he or she is actually being unfaithful to you.
Can you overcome jealousy ruining your romance? If what you have with your partner is worth saving, then you’ll certainly give it a try!
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June 10th, 2009 | Posted in Cheating, Dating | No Comments
“How do I break up with my boyfriend?” is a difficult question to answer. Breaking up with a guy is one thing, but actually taking on the role of the “dumper” instead of the “dumpee” can be something that’s quite foreign to most women!
Ending the relationship with your boyfriend can prove to be traumatic experience and you need to aware of the problems that can occur leading up to and following your decision to ‘call it quits‘.
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June 8th, 2009 | Posted in Break-Ups | No Comments
Following on from an earlier post about mending a broken heart, which looked at the initial stage, the “hurting” phase, we can now move on to the final two aspects of healing a broken heart - the “get even” and the “who cares” phases that you’ll more than likely experience.
The second stage of a break up is the “getting even” phase. At this time, you’re consumed with the absolute need to get back at your ex and repay them for all of the pain and misery he or she has inflicted upon you.
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June 7th, 2009 | Posted in Break-Ups | No Comments
Are you wracking your brain trying to think of ways of getting your ex boyfriend back into your arms? You’ve had a break up with your guy and you’ve had a rocky, roller-coaster relationship, peppered with many arguments and disagreements along the way, but you still want him back.
Somehow, though, you still believe deep down that the two of you are really meant for each other. I know it’s a sad and highly emotional time for you right now. You feel a deep sense of love and attraction towards your ex and are convinced that getting him back is the only way forward for you. Read the rest of this post »
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June 6th, 2009 | Posted in Break-Ups | 1 Comment