(Note: Today’s buzz is brought to you by CMAngela, who offers an alternative look at gratitude as we lead up to Valentine’s Day. Sometimes, you’ve just gotta be grateful for *not* being in a relationship. Read on…)
One of the best things about getting together with your girlfriends is that they can almost always help you find the bright spot, the silver lining, and the humor of any situation. The iVillage community works the same way, as is evident by the conversations on the Surviving Divorce & Separation message board week in and week out. I loved the discussion they had recently about the three best things about being divorced or separated. Topping almost everyone’s list is — divorcing the in-laws along with the ex-husband! Here are some of my other favorites:
butterfli_beauty is glad to be rid of her ex-and his fantasy football craziness!
musiclover12 Is happy to scratch his errands off her to-do list!
tbzmom2008 has reconnected with the people who really care for her, and love her
camult has one of my favorites — she’s regained the ability to laugh out loud — and who doesn’t need more of that in our lives?
hopeful_mom_of_4 loves not having to pick up his empty beer bottles — yes, empty beer bottles — from the counter in the morning.
Even if you’re not dealing with divorce or separation, sometimes we all need to stop and list our top three things, so what are yours? What three things are you happy about in your life right now?
