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In Honor of the Sochi Olympics:

"I don't set out to beat the world; I just set out to do my absolute best." - Al Oerter (Olympic Gold Medalist)

This quote is true not only in sports, but in life. Our daily focus should always be to do and act our best, especially in the way we treat our family and friends.

Domestic Violence Can Happen Anywhere

Domestic Violence is a serious problem in our society. The incidence of violence is high among families going through separation and divorce.  When a family is experiencing division, many people are blinded with extreme emotions and their rational thinking is clouded with hurt, anger and sadness. If you or someone you know is living in a situation where domestic violence is possible, please encourage that person to leave the house and seek a safe haven. 

The below article describes a recent and tragic event which occurred in an upscale and family-friendly community. Domestic violence can happen in the most unexpected places.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/parkland/fl-parkland-body-found-20140202,0,709425.story

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(Back after a brief hiatus) If you're currently raising a teenager, already raised one, or remember being a teenager yourself, the following quote should bring you some laughter! Teens are tough but be patient, one day they will come around.
FRIDAY-ISM 020: “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” – Mark Twain

Divorce is EXPENSIVE!

Considering Divorce? Or know someone who is? You have options other than hiring an attorney. Divorce can be EXPENSIVE! Save cost by working with a mediator first!
http://www.attorneys.com/divorce/how-much-do-divorces-cost/

To Mediate or Not?

If you're curious whether your family issue is a candidate for family mediation, then read the article below.  It helps identify some important factors when deciding if mediation is right for your family.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/05/how-to-divorce-how-do-i-d_n_1474768.html

A Friday Funny

Here's a funny post I read that is a perfect example of the differences in communication between men and women. This is exactly why it's SO important to verbalize your problems with one another before, during and after a marriage.

Wife's Diary:

Tonight, I thought my husband was acting weird.
We had made plans to meet at a nice restaurant for dinner.
I was shopping with my friends all day long, so I thought he was upset
at the fact that I was a bit late, but he made no comment on it.

Conversation wasn't flowing, so I suggested that we go somewhere quiet
so we could talk. He agreed, but he didn't say much.
I asked him what was wrong; He said, 'Nothing.'
I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset.
He said he wasn't upset, that it had nothing to do with me,
and not to worry about it.
On the way home, I told him that I loved him.
He smiled slightly, and kept driving. I can't explain his behavior. I
don't know why he didn't say, 'I love you, too.'

When we got home, I felt as if I had lost him completely, as if he
wanted nothing to do with me anymore.
He just sat there quietly, and watched TV. He continued to seem distant
and absent.

Finally, with silence all around us, I decided to go to bed.
About 15 minutes later, he came to bed. But I still felt that he was
distracted, and his thoughts were somewhere else.
He fell asleep; I cried. I don't know what to do. I'm almost sure that
his thoughts are with someone else. My life is a disaster.

Husband's Diary:

A two-foot putt... who the hell misses a two-foot putt!?

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FRIDAY-ISM 019: Today I am sharing an article someone posted online yesterday. It's a "how to learn from your mistakes" point of view and quite appropriate for my field. Enjoy.
Tips from a divorced man:
http://www.viralnova.com/20-marriage-tips/