"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde
1. Make a plan and maximum time frame
2. Seek outside help such as counseling
3. Stay committed to the plan
4. Don't form new romantic relationships with others
5. Work on your self esteem
6. Improve communication skills
7. Determine problem areas in the marriage
8. Let painful memories go and forgive one another
9. Don't rush the separation
10. Respect one another
1. Enter into a separation agreement
2. Establish a new lifestyle without your spouse
3. Determine a new financial plan as a single adult
4. Do not date until your divorce is final
5. Develop a healthy outlook; but don't change everything about yourself
6. Don't engage in emotional spending
7. Do not have sex with your spouse
8. Be confident and don't be bullied; it's bad for your future
9. Understand the laws in your state for required separtion periods
10. Stay consistent in your life plan
1. Determine a plan regarding the children and custody
2. Stay consistent in rules, chores and punishments
3. Don't change your parenting goals, style or philosophy
4. Maintain strong communication with your children
5. Watch for signs of sadness, anxiety or depression in your children
6. Avoid talking about your spouse or the situation in front of your children to friends and family
7. Do not ask your children about your spouse and his/her relationships or actions
8. Do not talk negatively about your spouse to your children
9. Start a new routine slowly without your spouse and be patient; there will be issues
10. Do not allow the children, especially pre-teens and teens to take advantage of the situation
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