Author Archives: RichWildman
I don’t do “separation with the possibility of divorce” very well
I have shared bits and pieces of our separation on this blog. We have plans to share more of our story in a book sometime. Part of the struggle with writing our story is that if we are honest enough … Continue reading
From “Love of my life” to “I’m done with them!”
In our ministry I get to interact with people in various stages of separation, divorce, or reconciliation. Some of them I have just one or two contacts with, some I interact with both spouses, and some I interact mostly with … Continue reading
A One Way Turn Around
I keep looking for ways to encourage people that one person making changes can make a huge difference in the marriage. The following article does a good job of making just that point. One Way Turn Around
Sad About the Gores’ Separation
The other day when I first read about Al and Tipper Gore’s separation one of my first emotions was sadness. Since then I have been pondering why I feel that way. I don’t know Al and Tipper. They are not … Continue reading
Performing for an Audience of One
So often in a distressed marriage or a marital separation it is so easy to let our emotions rise and fall on our spouse’s reaction or non reaction to everything we do, including things that we truly believe are loving … Continue reading
Exploring Resources
I am just amazed at the amount of quality resources available to help marriages. One way to find them is to start with our Resources page. Click on the ones listed there and see if they have more resources listed … Continue reading
Encouraged by the Younger Generation
We have had the privilege of mentoring some premarital couples lately and interacting in some conversations with some unmarried twenty-somethings in regards to relationships. I am encouraged to see that this up and coming generation – even when they are … Continue reading
A Primer: Counseling, Coaching, Mentoring
If you have come to the point of wanting help for your marriage you can find it. There are many resources but trying to sort out what is right for you can be a struggle. There are many types of … Continue reading
Focus on the Family: Divorce/Separation
Here is a link to a series of articles on divorce and separation from Focus on the Family. This section of the Focus website also has a lot of good information on various issues regarding marriage. http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/divorce_and_infidelity/divorce_and_separation.aspx
Divorce Lawyers’ Guide to Staying Married (Wendy Jaffe)
Here is a YouTube clip of Wendy Jaffe who wrote “The Divorce Lawyers’ Guide to Staying Married.” I have read most of the book and I thought it gave many good insights. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nBmj2S2KtQ&NR=1&feature=fvwp
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