Lesson #449

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‘Conscious uncoupling’ is the new, friendlier way to divorce

March 10, 2022:

Would you go on a weekend getaway with your partner to finalize a divorce? More and more services are popping up that are aimed at making the divorce process less nasty. There is a trend towards “conscious uncoupling,” or a more peaceful way to separate from a partner without the fighting and blame of a traditional divorce. Plus, learn “work through.”

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We say we “work through” a difficult situation, like a problem, disagreement, or negative feelings, by thinking about it, talking about it, and processing it.

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Lesson #449

‘Conscious uncoupling’ is the new, friendlier way to divorce

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