Letting go of Emotions and Dealing with Negative Emotions During a Divorce
It is hard to let go of emotions during a divorce, especially if you did not choose to leave the marriage and do not want to be divorced. Cathy Meyer's article explains the importance of letting go of emotions so that you can protect your legal rights and build new dreams and a new future for yourself.
Ms. Myer's tips include:
1. Focus not on your spouse's prior bad acts, but on the here and now so that you can protect your interests in the here and now.
2. Be angry, be resentful, but don't stay that way. If you remain angry you may wind up focusing on how to punish your spouse in the divorce process rather than protecting your future.
3. You should be assertive and stand up for your rights during the divorce process, but do so kindly and gently, if possible. You benefit from a divorce and parting relationship that has less conflict and leaves you with more self-respect. Remember, this was someone that once was, and may still be, important to you.
You can find Ms. Meyer's article here: http://divorcesupport.about.com/od/thedivorceprocess/ss/divorceprocess.htm
(7/5/12)