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Forbes
3 hours ago
- General
- Forbes
How To Navigate Loneliness During And After A Divorce
Divorce can happen to almost any married couple. Couples can experience thriving careers and have life figured out, all except for when it some to their marriage. Although divorce rates have been slowly decreasing over the past 20 years, there was a slight increase in divorce rates in 2024. When a marriage takes a sharp left turn and ends in divorce, it can cause significant heartbreak, devastation, and loneliness for everyone involved, but it is important to not lose hope and to take active steps toward healing. According to mental health experts and people who have experienced divorce, there are positive ways to cope with the loneliness and sadness caused by a breakup. When most people marry, they hope their union will provide happiness, support, partnership, and love, and research shows most people feel optimistic about tying the knot. No wonder prolonged sadness after a divorce is not only common but expected, and comes with good reason, experts say. Experiencing sadness is common while navigating a divorce; for some people, these feelings may linger even years after the divorce is finalized. In fact, experiencing feelings of sadness anywhere from weeks to several years after the divorce is not unheard of, Watson says. Some of the more common reasons people feel sadness, also known as divorce grief, during and after a divorce include: This also explains why a person going through a divorce may be heartbroken even if they wanted the divorce. 'At the end of the day, loss is loss. And loss often comes with grief and sadness,' says Watson. But it is important to not rush the healing process and allow time to grieve, which will look different for each person. There is sorrow that comes with letting go of the hope for the marriage to work, and the dreams and goals you and your partner built over the years. There is also the impact your divorce has on your day-to-day life. Watson points out that many times a split means you are 'divorcing' your partner's family and sometimes even mutual friend groups. Having children involved can also raise the stakes in a divorce. There is confusion on how to properly communicate with them about what is happening, and how best to comfort them while they are adjusting to the new normal — all while tending to your own raw feelings. Guilt over how a divorce may affectchildren can also deepen feelings of sadness and cause additional grief and stress, says Angela Neal-Barnett, PhD, a professor of psychology and the director of the Program for Research on Anxiety Disorders Among African Americans at Kent State University in Ohio. Like sadness, feelings of loneliness come with the territory of divorce. Because many married couples build their lives around their partner, when a marriage dissolves, people are left feeling incomplete and yearning for the companionship they once had. That said, loneliness is a natural reaction to a divorce and a way to cope with significant changes, Watson says. Because many married couples spend a lot of time together and share so much of themselves, any significant change to that dynamic can cause emotional and mental trauma. In fact, an article published in March 2023 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that loss of attachment and perceiving a lack of social support, as well as conflicts between ex-partners, can cause some divorced people to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder when having these thoughts. If you're having PTSD symptoms due to your marriage's end, speak with your doctor or a licensed therapist for mental health support. Fortunately, there are active steps that you can take to cope with painful feelings during and immediately after a divorce, Watson says. Speaking with a therapist who specializes in divorce can also help you better adjust to this big life transition. 1. Allow yourself time to mourn Watson recommends allowing yourself time to feel and to move past loneliness. 'Don't rush the healing process. Allow yourself time to grieve, which will look different for each person. Don't compare yourself with others. Keep in mind that this is a normal and healthy part of the process, and give yourself time to heal.' It's also not uncommon for divorced couples with shared custody to experience loneliness when their children are with the other parent, Neal-Barnett says. This may be especially true during the holidays. When this happens, she encourages you to remain kind to yourself and understand that it's natural to miss your children when they're with your ex-partner and to miss your former life. There will be good days and bad days. 'Healing after a divorce is not a linear process,' says Neal-Barnett. 'You may have weeks when you feel great and then wake up one morning or run across a picture that triggers loneliness and sadness.' 2. Stay positive While in the throes of your grief, it may feel like the world is crashing down around you, but remember, it's possible to build a thriving and happy life after a divorce. Feelings of sadness and loneliness after a divorce should subside over time and you will begin to find your footing again so that you're able to move on. Don't expect to wake up feeling completely unscathed overnight, Watson adds. Instead, you can anticipate a slow shift in your mood that gradually improves. It is also not uncommon for divorced couples with shared custody to experience loneliness when their children are with the other parent, Neal-Barnett says. This may be especially true during the holidays. When this happens, she encourages you to remain kind to yourself and understand that it's natural to miss your children when they're with your ex-partner and to miss your former life. There will be good days and bad days. 'Healing after a divorce is not a linear process,' says Neal-Barnett. 'You may have weeks when you feel great and then wake up one morning or run across a picture that triggers loneliness and sadness.' 3. Practice self-love Harris says that being kind to himself during his divorce was instrumental in getting through his most difficult times. 'After about two months [after my divorce], I always felt depressed and knew I was in an awful place. I noticed I would feel worse when I would say negative things about myself. That's when I started practicing positive self-affirmations and meditation. I had to come to a point where I accepted the divorce and learned to love myself despite it.' 4. Focus on things that bring you joy Being kind to yourself also includes intentional efforts to make time for self-care. For Harris, that included seeing a counselor and practicing yoga and meditation, but self-care looks different for everyone. The most important thing is that it brings you joy — for example, regular exercise, picking up a new or old hobby, or going out with friends. Also important? Setting boundaries, Neal-Barnett says. Setting boundaries involves prioritizing your happiness in a healthy and productive way, and it can be one of the best things a person can do as part of their self-care. Practice saying no to things that aren't in your best interest, and avoid engaging in triggering, negative, or upsetting conversations. Make sure that your family and friends respect those boundaries as well, Neal-Barnett says. 5. Don't do it all alone According to Watson, it's not uncommon for people to feel ashamed of their divorce, which can prevent them from asking their family and friends for help. 'If you are fortunate enough to have people in your life who you love and trust, ask them for support when you need it,' encourages Watson. Ask for a shoulder to cry on, or for help with childcare or housing. Watson also says some people find it extremely helpful to join an online or in-person divorce support group. Sometimes talking to other people who are going through a similar experience can make all the difference. 'Whatever you do, don't try to carry the weight of a divorce alone,' she stresses. 6. Take social media breaks Social media can be a double-edged sword. Although social media can help people stay connected, numerous studies have found that it can also heighten feelings of loneliness. This is especially true for people who are feeling unmoored. A January 2023 study published in the journal Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine found that being on social media made people who are already lonely feel even lonelier. It's easy to fall into a comparison trap on Facebook or Instagram, making your feelings of loneliness even more raw — like seeing your newly engaged coworker posting photos of their ring or your cousin's celebratory video about their 15th wedding anniversary. If you notice that social media is a negative trigger, step away from it for a bit to allow yourself time and space to heal, suggests Watson. 7. Consider talking to a professional Sorrow and loneliness are temporary in most cases, but sadness can spiral into depression, Watson explains. 'Seeking therapy is an additional form of support and is also an act of self-care regardless [of whether] you were or weren't the person who initiated the divorce,' she says. 'Because, in most cases, divorce requires a dramatic lifestyle change, even people who wanted a divorce can significantly benefit from speaking with a mental health professional.'
Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Legendary Scots actor from cult movie lands new role as detective in US series
He is also set to reprise his iconic role in another upcoming series LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Legendary Scots actor from cult movie lands new role as detective in US series A LEGENDARY Scots actor known from a cult movie has landed the lead role in a US series. The Trainspotting star will play Sherlock Holmes in the second season of Watson, which focuses on the famous detective's sidekick Dr John Watson. 1 Robert Carlyle is to play Sherlock Holmes in a US drama series Credit: PA Robert Carlyle will appear in a recurring guest role in the CBS series opposite lead actor Morris Chestnut, who plays Watson. The investigative medical drama is a modern version of one of history's greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries. In the second series, which starts airing in October, Watson will face an unexpected twist when Holmes, who was presumed dead, resurfaces, forcing him to confront a buried secret from his past. Announcing his new role on X, Glasgow-born Carlyle, 64, said: "My dear Watson.. a new challenge awaits me." Craig Sweeny, executive producer and showrunner of Watson, which is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, said: "We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in Season 2. "The man has played iconic roles in projects like Trainspotting, The Full Monty and 28 Weeks Later, and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes. "When Watson's best friend and former partner makes a shocking reappearance in his life, Watson is forced to confront their shared past - and a secret that may lie buried within Watson's own body." Carlyle follows in the footsteps of actors including Robert Downey Jr, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller and Sir Ian McKellan who have previously played Scots author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's creation. Carlyle is also set to reprise his iconic role of Begbie from Trainspotting in an upcoming six-part TV series. The show is based on author Irvine Welsh's 2016 novel The Blade Artist. Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle reveals huge superhero movies he turned down It sees Begbie living a quiet life in California after marrying his prison art therapist until his son's murder brings him back to Scotland. Earlier this year, Glasgow-born Carlyle teased details of the project during an appearance on ITV show This Morning. He said: "When you join the story, he has discovered art in prison and he has married his art therapist. "He's come out of prison and he lives in California and he's got a life. But then he gets a phone call from home saying that his son has been murdered. "He goes back and it spirals out of control. I cannot tell you the chaos that ensues."
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NFL rookie Desmond Watson forced to lose weight before even touching the field
NFL rookie Desmond Watson forced to lose weight before even touching the field (Image Via X) Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Desmond Watson is in a very challenging position due to his weight. Here, July 2025, the team's training camp is already well under way in Tampa, Florida. At around 450 pounds, Desmond Watson is still not allowed to participate in team activities. You can almost feel how much he wants to play as he walks laps under the hot sun. But until he meets the team's fitness standards, he must wait. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are focused on his health and want him in better shape before letting him join practice. What happened to Desmond Watson at Tampa Bay Buccaneers' camp Former Florida Gators defensive tackle Desmond Watson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted in April 2025. He weighed around 464 pounds and was measured 6 feet 6 inches at his professional day in March. By early July, he had lost roughly 25 to 30 pounds, reaching about 450 pounds but Cleveland's coaches still barred him from practice. Tampa Bay Buccaneers' head coach Todd Bowles said, 'It's just about trying to get him better, to be a healthier player and getting him on the field a little more… He's working at it and we're working with him'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain Knee pain | search ads Find Now Undo Watson was placed on the non‑football injury list (NFI) starting camp week, and the team has set an undisclosed weight target before clearing him to practice. Desmond Watson shows effort and heart while waiting for practice clearance Desmond Watson, aged 22, has not given up. At practice camp in Tampa, he was seen walking laps around the field without pads, in the heat reaching mid‑90s Fahrenheit, working on his fitness. He is also working with team nutritionists to improve his health and reach the team's benchmarks. Cordially, Desmond Watson said in May that he hopes to be known not just for his size but for his football skill. 'It is nice to make history,' he said referencing being the heaviest player in NFL history, 'but I want to be known as a football player, and a good football player at that'. Also Read: Top Five NFL Teams That Might Surprise Everyone This Season At Florida, he tallied 63 total tackles and 1.5 sacks in 51 games over four seasons. Watson bench‑pressed 225 lb thirty‑six times at the 2025 combine, more than anyone else, and ran a vertical jump of 25 in. Though he's big, the Buccaneers and Watson seem to share a goal: get his weight under control, assist him in getting healthier, and perhaps let him compete later in camp. Watson stays on the sidelines until then, hoping his efforts will bear off fast. FAQs Why is Desmond Watson not practicing with the Buccaneers? Desmond Watson is not practicing because the team wants him to lose more weight first. How much does Desmond Watson weigh right now? Desmond Watson currently weighs around 450 pounds. What is Desmond Watson doing during Buccaneers training camp? Desmond Watson is walking laps and working with coaches to get in better shape. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Today in Sports - Milwaukee Bucks win their 2nd NBA Championship, Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP
July 20 1858 — Fans are charged for the first time to see a baseball game. Approximately 1,500 fans pay 50 cents to see the New York All-Stars beat Brooklyn 22-18 at Fashion Race Course on Long Island. 1958 — The PGA championship calls for medal play for the first time and Dow Finsterwald beats Billy Casper. 1963 — Mary Mills wins the U.S. Women's Open golf championship by three strokes over Sandra Palmer and Louise Suggs. 1974 — Carl Rosen's Chris Evert beats Miss Musket by 50 lengths in the winner-take-all match race at Hollywood Park. 1975 — Sandra Palmer wins the U.S. Women's Open golf championship by four strokes over Nancy Lopez, Joanne Carner and Sandra Post. 1976 — Hank Aaron hits his 755th and last home run. 1980 — Tom Watson wins the British Open by four strokes over Lee Trevino. Watson shoots a 13-under 271 at Muirfield Golf Links at Gullane, Scotland. Watson becomes the fourth American to win three Open titles, joining Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones and Jack Nicklaus. 1997 — Justin Leonard closes with a 65 to win the British Open at 12-under 272 at Royal Troon. Leonard, whose closing round is one of the best in major championship history, takes the lead from Jesper Parnevik with a birdie on No. 17. 2002 — Tiger Woods, trying to win the third leg of the Grand Slam, shoots his worst round (81) as a professional, knocking himself out of contention. 2008 — Padraig Harrington is the first European in more than a century to win golf's oldest championship two years in a row. Harrington pulls away from mistake-prone Greg Norman and holds off a late charge by Ian Poulter for a four-shot victory in the British Open. 2009 — Lauren Lappin homers to start a three-run rally in the third inning, and the United States beats Australia 3-1 in the World Cup of Softball championship game at Oklahoma City. 2013 — China's Wu Minxia and Shi Tingmao wins the first diving gold medal at the world championships in Barcelona, Spain. Wu earns a record sixth world title in the women's 3-meter synchronized springboard. 2014 — Rory McIlroy completes a wire-to-wire victory in the British Open to capture the third leg of the career Grand Slam. McIlroy closes with a 1-under 71 for a two-shot victory over Sergio Garcia and Rickie Fowler. McIlroy, winner of the 2011 U.S. Open and the 2012 PGA Championship, joins Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players with three different majors at age 25 or younger. 2015 — Zach Johnson rolls in a 30-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole and outlasts Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman in a three-man playoff to win the British Open. Jordan Spieth, looking to win his third straight major, falls one shot short of joining the playoff. 2020 — Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first man to score 50 goals in Serie A, La Liga and the Premier League. 2021 — The Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Phoenix Suns 105-95 in game six of the NBA Finals to win their second NBA Championship. It was the fourth win in a row after falling behind 2-0 in the series. The Bucks' F Giannis Antetokounmpo was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. _____
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watson Casts Sherlock Holmes: Robert Carlyle to Play the Iconic Detective in Season 2
The character who loomed large over Watson's first season finally will appear in its second. The CBS drama has cast Robert Carlyle (Once Upon a Time) as the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, our sister site Deadline reports. More from TVLine Casting News: Buffy Reboot Adds Love Interest, Book of Mormon Reunion and More House of the Dragon Adds Annie Shapero as Alysanne 'Black Aly' Blackwood in Season 3 The Librarians: Next Chapter Season 2: Lindy Booth to Reprise Cassandra - Dominic Monaghan, Jeremy Swift Also Among 15+ Guest Stars (Exclusive) Carlyle will recur in the series, in which Morris Chestnut plays Dr. John Watson, Holmes' longtime friend. Watson began in the aftermath of Holmes' alleged death, with a grieving Watson using the inheritance Holmes left him to establish a medical clinic in Pittsburgh. And when Watson and his staff realized that Holmes' longtime foe, James Moriarty, was messing with them, they came up with a plan that eventually ended in the villain's death. (Read a full finale recap here.) Per Deadline, the presumed-dead Holmes 'resurfaces' in Season 2, and his presence will mean that Watson must face up to a secret from his past, 'one that lies hidden within his own body.' Carlyle is best known to American TV audiences as Once Upon a Time's Rumplestiltskin, a role he played throughout the ABC drama's seven-season run. His other work includes Stargate Universe, BBC Scotland's Hamish Macbeth and the films Trainspotting, 28 Weeks Late and The Full Monty. In 2023, he reprised his Full Monty role in a follow-up TV show of the same name. TV's Current Medical Dramas, Ranked View List Watson will return for Season 2 on Monday, Oct. 13, at 10/9c. (See all the CBS fall premiere dates here.) Are you psyched to see 's Holmes? Let us know in the comments! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move! Solve the daily Crossword
