After the dust of your divorce settles, learning to find your “new normal” can take a bit of time and work—but that’s completely normal.
One of the biggest obstacles you’ll notice is learning to deal with any new emotional triggers as you begin dating or entering a new relationship. These are often a direct result of the lasting impression your ex may have left on your emotions, and coming to terms with them is going to be essential for a successful new relationship.
As your partner in divorce and family law, we want to help you have the most successful new relationship as possible. Here are a few ways to identify and cope with any emotional triggers lingering from your divorce.
1. Tune-on to what or who triggers an intense emotional response from you. Sometimes, it can be a smell, a person or even a word. If you notice yourself feeling down, upset, or angry, backtrack and dig into what could have led you there emotionally.
2. Pay attention to repeating thoughts. There’s a reason they’re on your mind constantly, and can play a big role in the feelings you’re experiencing.
3. If you’re feeling triggered, remove yourself from the situation. Try to focus on your breath to center yourself and relax the brain by inhaling through your nose and exhaling through the mouth.
4. Never gloss over your feelings. You have every right to feel them and process them in your own time, and no one else gets to make you feel bad for that. Be conscious of “delaying” your emotions and suppressing them.
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If you’re looking for help with a current divorce or are entering a new marriage and would like assistance drafting a prenuptial agreement, we’re here for you. Contact our law firm today to schedule your free consultation—due to Covid-19, we’re currently offering remote appointments, meaning we can handle all of your legal needs over the telephone or video conference.
We want to do our part to help keep everyone healthy and happy. We look forward to assisting you.