by Nancy | Jul 31, 2024
We’ve all been stuck in a conflict that ends with an impasse. Co-workers who refuse additional responsibility, teenagers who won’t respect a curfew, spouses who “forget” to mention use of the debit card, are just a few typical examples. There are global examples of...
by Nancy | Jul 24, 2024
I recently had a conversation with one of my favorite people in the universe. (You know who you are . . .) We covered the usual topics: business, politics, and family. During our call, I complimented him on his parenting skills. Instead of simply saying...
by Nancy | Jul 17, 2024
I’ve been wondering about the different ways men and women approach divorce, deal with it, and how people survive it. And although every situation is unique, I’ve come to the conclusion that most men think they have it harder than women as they’re navigating a...
by Nancy | Jul 10, 2024
Often during a divorce mediation, I will ask my clients about their support systems. It’s important that they have loyal friends to lean on during these emotional times. A few years ago, my close friends announced they were getting a divorce, I wasn’t the...
by Nancy | Jul 3, 2024
Once in a blue moon, I get a call from a divorce client telling me that the couple has reconciled. It’s news I’m always happy to hear, especially if they have children and even more especially, if they’re willing to do the work. Unfortunately, what typically happens...
by Nancy | Jun 26, 2024
In my divorce mediation practice, I occasionally hear from a client who is struggling with an annoying ex. I hear that the former spouse can’t seem to let go of the past and is desperately seeking a reconciliation. (Emphasis here on “desperate.”) ...
by Nancy | Jun 19, 2024
As a divorce and family mediator, I am involved in multiple, deeply serious conversations every day. Listening to my clients, and more importantly, helping them listen to each other, is critical to the success of each and every mediation. So, maybe I’m like...
by Nancy | Jun 12, 2024
Although I’m technically not a grandmother, I have personally witnessed the unconditional love of a grandparent for a grandchild, and vice versa. I believe it can be one of life’s greatest joys.But what if grandparenting isn’t exactly joyful? I know...
by Nancy | Jun 5, 2024
I have a friend whose wife is everywhere and anywhere with the kids or her co-workers, yet makes no time, in his eyes, for their marriage. He’s told me on numerous occasions that he has no friends, and that he feels abandoned in his own home. I have another friend...
by Nancy | May 29, 2024
It’s ironic that professionally, I help other people resolve conflict, yet in my personal life, I am decidedly conflict averse. Despite my attempts to avoid them, when I find myself getting sucked into an argument, I push back, defend myself, and go to the...
by Nancy | May 22, 2024
What happens when your kids catch you in a lie? Do you lose all credibility forever? When I was about 5 or 6 years old, I heard the term “white lie” for the first time, directly from my mom. (I Googled the expression to make sure it wasn’t racist...
by Nancy | May 15, 2024
People who win Powerball, the Lottery, or a ginormous slot machine jackpot are definitely lucky. How about winners of the Super Bowl, the NBA Championship, the Stanley Cup, or the World Series? Are they lucky? Am I lucky when I make every green light along Eastern...
