Splitting Up Features

How to cope with Christmas after divorce or separation

Christmas can be a stressful time of year. But it's particularly hard to cope when you've experienced a divorce or separation. Solutions coach and psychologist Dr Pam Spurr advises on how to handle it

How to handle a broken heart

How to handle a broken hear

How to maintain independence in your relationship

It's wonderful to lose yourself in your loved one but how healthy is it for your long-term plans to stay exclusive? Discover how to balance independence with involvement and make your relationship stronger

How to spot an impending break-up

I thought our relationship was perfect, then my boyfriend just changed his mind and dumped me

Introducing your child to a new partner

In an extract from her book, Help Your Children Cope with Divorce, Relate psychotherapist Paula Hall talks about helping your children adjust

iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Know your ex type

Dating different partners is meant to give a world of man-insight before you find 'the one'. But moving on after a relationship ends is not always as simple as it seems

Letting him down easily

I?m not interested in this man who is pursuing me and not sure how to get rid of him

Should I stay or should I go?

Susan Quilliam reveals the main reasons and constructive solutions to help you make that serious divorce decision

Should I stay or should I go?

I'm devastated by the news of my husband's affair and don't know whether I can forgive hi