By Jessica Conigliaro and Michelle Danzig
It’s no secret that over 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. But does it mean that the relationship is completely over? After spending years devoted to a spouse and family, it’s nearly impossible to remove your ex from your life entirely. If you have children, it’s even harder. There will be graduations, weddings and other family events that will bring you both together again. After the unpredictable aftermath of a divorce, it’s hard to believe that remaining friends with your ex is even an option but it could be the best choice when you’ve been with someone for a long time.
In her new book, Befriending Your Ex After Divorce: Making Life Better for You, Your Kids, and, Yes, Your Ex, Judith Ruskay Rabinor, a psychologist, author, speaker, relationship expert and divorcee, explores her personal journey and shares how relationships can continue to grow and change once a marriage ends and a new family structure begins. In this exclusive interview with Rabinor, she shares her advice on how to develop and maintain a friendship with an ex –especially when there are kids involved.
