Category Archives: Divorce Coach

When will the guilt of having my affair stop? it’s killing me!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by drbrooks

When will the guilt of having my affair stop? it’s killing me! I received a call yesterday from someone who is still living with past guilt about an affair that happened years ago. Is it worth it to keep beating … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged admit, affair, blaming, confessing, Dr. Mike, guilt, heavy burden, no peace, unresolved issues, wife | 2 Comments

Why Do the Holidays Cause So Much Pain?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by drbrooks

As a child I remember the Christmas holiday meant no school, no homework, sleeping in late, watching TV and playing with my friends. As a child I really enjoyed the Christmas and New Year celebrations as I’m sure most children … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged acts of kindness, applicable life coaching, Divorce, dr michael Brooks, loneliness, memories, pain, separation | 2 Comments

Fighting Fair, Can It Be Done?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by drbrooks

Fighting Fair, can it be done? I have to say that when I got married, I had no clue what to expect, there was no marriage work book, no DVD series on “How to be married.” Sure, I loved her … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged dating, don't interrupt, fight, fighting fair, learning how to fight, listen, misunderstandings, vow | 4 Comments

Should I fight for my marriage?

Posted on December 8, 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 bad marriage, Can you save your marriage alone, death of a marriage, steps of reconciliation | 3 Comments

What not to do, when you catch your spouse cheating!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by drbrooks

If you cheat, expect to get caught! I’m sure you have heard the horror stories from friends and family members “I caught my ex cheating on me and I taught him/her a lesson that they will never forget”. I often … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce Coach | Tagged background check, Cheating, Criminal record, destroy property, Divorce, ending your marriage, John M. Ford, Marriage, Person, reconciliation, regretted, revenge, Sounding board, They (2002 film), troubled marriage | 2 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

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