Unmet needs in a relationship create resentment.

Few times make that as apparent as the holidays as social media illustrates with tens of thousands of women sharing their stories of how they are so often forgotten at Christmas and find themselves met with an empty stocking on Christmas morning. This, after having poured their heart, soul, money and sometimes sanity, into making the holidays magical for their partner and families.

The empty stocking has come to symbolize a deeper issue that many women are having, the struggle between feeling like they shouldn't have to remind their partners or families to think of them versus the hurt and anger that comes from being continually disappointed.

It doesn't have to be this way. There's another option: communicating your needs and expectations clearly and giving your partner the opportunity to succeed.

In this episode, Lisa shares a framework to help get more of the thoughtfulness and outcomes that you want, and less of the hurt and frustration that you don't want.

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Season 2 of the Divorce Curious is coming hot! Literally.

We're going to be tackling it all: from the growing discussion around the intersection of perimenopause and divorce and what the experts on this topic have to say, to the latest hot take from Vogue that having a boyfriend is embarrassing now and all of the fiery topics in between.

I'm excited to get to introduce you to all of the incredible people that will be sitting down with me this season to share their wisdom, perspective and stories in hope that you'll feel good about making the next best decision for you on your divorce curious journey.

Have a topic that you're burning to know more about? Drop me a message at lisa@divorcecurioushelp.com or slide into my DMs @divorcecurioushelp and let me know!

Takeaways
The intersection of perimenopause and the rate of divorce are a hot topic these days (even Oprah is talking about it!)

You don't need to apologize for being happily partnered or happily single

There is a cultural shift from being proud for being partnered to being proud of being single

Happiness and success are individualized concepts.

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In part 2 of this important conversation, Family Law Attorney Portland Schnitzius is back with more practical and actionable advice for anyone who is contemplating their best next step to thoughtfully consider before making any big decisions.

*disclaimer: Portland practices in Indiana so this guidance is through her experience with the family law guidelines in that state. This is not specific legal advice, so please consult with your own attorney for next steps and guidance in your specific situation.

Key Takeaways:

• What the differences are between custody types (physical, legal, primary custodial, etc)
• The nuances of parenting time guidelines and how they vary from state-to-state
• The importance of co-parenting dynamics
• Alternative methods of approaching divorce
• How to choose the right divorce attorney for yourself

About Portland:

Portland Schnitzius is an attorney licensed in the State of Indiana since 1993. She has been practicing family law for over a decade in areas such as divorces, paternity cases (contested matters between never married parents), adoptions, child custody/parenting time disputes, co-parenting disputes, guardianships and child support. She is a graduate of Indiana University McKinney school of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana and her office is located in a suburb of Indianapolis – Fishers Indiana. She is an Indiana Supreme Court registered domestic mediator, a Guardian Ad Litem, a Parenting Coordinator serving high conflict co-parents, and is trained in collaborative divorce. She enjoys volunteer work with Kids Voice of Indiana serving as an advocate for children and youth in the family court system.

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