Newly divorced people in Wisconsin might be frustrated at having to keep up communication with their exes after they have dissolved their marriage. After all, that is part of the reason why some people choose to get a divorce, because they don’t want to be together anymore. However, if there are children or other affairs involved, it is sometimes necessary to try to communicate for the sake of the circumstances.
There are various ways that people can deal with communicating with their exes. Some of the biggest disputes in family law may be caused by lack of communication. Some Huffington Post divorce experts state that there are three ways to communicate better with exes. The first way is for people to change their situations. They can approach their ex as if they were a stranger and be pleasant to them in the same manner they would a cashier at the supermarket.
Another approach people can take is to eliminate their situations. They can choose to cut off all direct or verbal communication with their exes. They could choose to only communicate about important issues like visitation, school and activities and they could do so through text, email or through their attorneys if they don’t feel they can emotionally communicate directly with their ex just yet.
Another way that people can communicate better with their exes is to simply accept the situation for what it is. They can accept that their ex may not change, learn how to ignore any snide remarks, sarcasm and bad behavior. Acceptance may make dealing with the situation easier for everyone involved. Family law attorneys might be able to assist people who are going through divorces communicate with their exes. They might also be able to help them come to an agreeable divorce settlement.
Source: Huffington Post, “3 Ways to Communicate Better With Your Ex“, Honoree Corder, August 02, 2013
