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Tag Archives: spouse

Are there any women who have had successful marriages with bi-polar men?

I am in therapy with my bi-polar husband of 10 years.  He had a severe bi-polar event and I was in the process of divorcing him (16 months of separation) but after starting therapy with him I am wondering what the chances are of having a suceread more »

What should I read next: Book recommendations from Vibrant Nation members

The world is filled with books, but not all of them are worth your time -- or your book club's time.read more »

Best books to enjoy after 45 – great for book clubs!

You can only read the classics so many times, and every book on the bestseller list isn’t necessary a must-read.read more »

Meandering Musings on Love

If someone says, "You are my whole world," run away as fast as you can.read more »

Unattached with Married friends

Remember Aretha Franklin’s song, “Dr. Feelgood”? “I don’t want nobody, always Sittin’ around me and my man I don’t want nobody, always Sittin’ around there Lookin’read more »

Emotional Affairs

Married 25 years and just introduced my spouse to Facebook. What am I to do regarding my spouse on Facebook messaging old high school chums that she had crushes on but no intimate relationships? She spends countless hours in secret communicread more »

Inheritance and real estate: What to do when our grown kids fight over our money

Money, lack of it and desire for it, can drive people to do absolutely unspeakable things.read more »

How to manage a disrespectful son-in-law or daughter-in-law (without alienating your child)

Not getting along with your disrespectful son- or daughter-in-law?read more »

How soon should one date after losing a spouse ????

I have a friend who has just lost their spouse to cancer….  How soon is it healthy to date if it was a very long illness???? 0 likeread more »

Divorcing a bi-polar, suicidal spouse after 35+ years of marriage Hot Conversation

I decided on Sept 2, 2011 that I will be divorcing my bi-polar and suicidal husband after 35+ years of marriage.  I’m struggling with the how and the when part of it.  In an attempt to keep myself safe, I’m thinking about telling himread more »