Monthly Archives: November 2011

Dr. Brooks Rants

Posted on November 30, 2011 by drbrooks

OK, the holidays are a bad time to talk about getting a divorce. Why is that divorces seem to happen more around the holidays? I have been asked that question several times. Let’s face it with both spouses working, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. Mike's rants | Tagged busy working, don't connect, fights happen, get to know your spouse, getting a divorce, holidays | 4 Comments

Death Of A Marriage

Posted on November 30, 2011 by drbrooks

Death of a Marriage As I listened to my friend, Jim, share his broken-heart experience I couldn’t help but think how much of his pain was self-inflicted. I asked him how long his heart had been broken. He replied, “Several … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged attitude change, broken heart, conflict, confrontation, courage, death of a marriage, marital problems, mood swings, spiteful | 4 Comments

When counseling doesn’t work!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by drbrooks

When counseling doesn’t work! I got a call from a friend of mine, who asked if I could help her friend. He was not in a happy marriage and needed my help. I agreed to call her friend and talk … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged ending your marriage, if there is an affair, move on, when counseling doesn't work | 3 Comments

So, you want to have an affair?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by drbrooks

Have you ever considered having an affair? Have you thought about how you would feel before, during and after the affair? Does the thought of having an affair excite you? Have you convinced yourself that if nobody finds out … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged affair, Cheating, destroying your family, Dr Mike Brooks divorce coach and counselor, having an affair, lover, Relationship | 1 Comment

Should I fight for my marriage?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by drbrooks

Should I fight for my marriage? I get lots of calls from people who are having a tough time deciding if they should stay in a bad marriage or not. “What’s the point of staying in it” I often hear. … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged Can you save your marriage alone, in love with your ex, The death of a marriage | 3 Comments

Dr. Brooks Rants

Posted on November 22, 2011 by drbrooks

Its often said, that many of us see a divorce coming down the tracks. What do you do to plan for it? Do you take it at face value, and then deal with it when you are served divorce papers? … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged be proactive, Divorce papers, Dr. Brooks divorce coach, Dr. Brooks Rants, gathering info, served divorce papers, tax documents | 15 Comments

Deciding to divorce-“What’s going on with me?”

Posted on November 16, 2011 by drbrooks

Deciding to divorce By Michael Brooks “I am so confused! Yes, I want a divorce! No, I don’t. Should I work on my marriage? I can’t stand being married! Maybe I will file! Maybe my spouse will file! I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged accountability partner, anger, Dr Mike Brooks divorce coach, Michael brooks | 7 Comments

I Recieved Divorce Papers! What Do I Do Now?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by drbrooks

Did you know that most attorneys are not trained to act as Counselors or Divorce Coaches and cannot provide the proper emotional support that their clients need? As a result, the attorney and client spend hours discussing the emotional aspects … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged anger, denial, disbelief, emotions of divorce, grief, loss, move towards recovery, rage, shock | 8 Comments