If you have suffered an abandonment wound, those wounds may have spilled over into your marriage. What Is an Abandonment Wound? An abandonment wound is usually a colloquial way to refer to the trauma that’s created by the real or perceived act of abandonment. People with abandonment wounds have generally…
Feeling down during the divorce process? Here’s five ways to pull yourself together during the divorce process. Wear Real Clothes Divorce can have you down in the dumps for sure. While there may be times when you’d like to break out the comfy pants, spending every day in your pajamas…
Subtle signs of narcissism that the average person could easily miss in the beginning of a relationship. They’re Willing to Take Advantage People who have narcissistic traits are often willing to take advantage of others when the opportunity presents itself. Usually, people want to reciprocate when someone does something nice…
The Risks of Using an AI Divorce Lawyer in Your 2026 Utah Divorce At a Glance: Utah Family Law & AI Divorce Lawyer Risks Quick Answer: AI tools can generate false legal citations, expose private conversations during discovery, and produce decrees that fail Utah District Court standards. Professional oversight is…
If you’ve dated multiple people who are suffering from narcissistic personality disorder, or have narcissistic traits, you may be wondering if you’re doing something to attract these people. Narcissists Have a Type A person who has narcissistic traits, or even narcissistic personality disorder, is a real, live human being with…
So you’ve got the urge to go through your spouse’s phone—should you? I mean, you’re married after all; isn’t it unhealthy for married people to keep secrets? Well, while you may feel entitled to go through your spouse’s phone whenever you want, that may not be such a great idea—even…
Mothers who have narcissistic personality disorder can cause their daughters an immense amount of psychological trauma, especially if the mother with NPD is not currently receiving mental health treatment to manage the symptoms of NPD. If your daughter’s mother is suffering from NPD and you both have custody, there are…
Don’t Call Names or Make Character Attacks Name calling and personal attacks should be considered unacceptable in your marriage. It’s okay to be upset because of something your partner did or said. However, resist the urge to pick them apart as a person. For example, “I feel taken for granted…
Cost One of the biggest benefits of foster care adoption is cost. Those who have never looked into adoption typically do not understand that adopting a child is not as straightforward as it sounds. Depending on your circumstances and location, the cost of private adoption can be exorbitant. In many states, it is not uncommon for the…
How Does DCFS Get Involved with “Good” Parents? Imagine this: you’re taking a nap on the couch, only to be awoken by a knock on the door. It’s the police and they’re concerned that your seven-year-old was playing outside unsupervised, and you didn’t even know they’d gotten outside. Stuff like this happens all the time and can, in some cases, cause DCFS to pay…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends