Throughout the divorce process, there are bound to be doubts and stumbling blocks to deal with along the way. From emotions to attraction, the women who post on the Surviving Divorce message board have been there (and done that). Read on to find out their 12 most helpful rules for dealing with your divorce.
From marital problems to healing after divorce, you can get advice about the experience on the Surviving Divorce message board right here.
1. Expect the rush of emotions: "The first time I saw my ex after he walked out was a learning experience. I listened to what he had to say, but felt as though it wasn't me sitting there. Then I went home, cried my eyes out, and thought of everything I should have said. My advice when you see your ex is to stay as calm as you can until you get the "business parts" taken care of. If you want to ask him whatever comes to your mind, do it, but don't expect certain answers. Above all, take care of yourself afterwards -- go buy something nice or treat yourself to a good dinner, maybe use that spa certificate. No matter what you think you're going to say, it hardly comes out. You will have so many emotions going through you that it will probably be a blur, but knowing they will be there is half the battle."
