Stress, whether caused by fear of the unknown, loneliness, anger, or other factors, is bad for your health and for your life expectancy, not to mention the years it can add to your physical appearance. In lieu of hopping on a plane and high-tailing it south to a sun-filled beach surrounded by lapping turquoise waters, here are some important little suggestions you can do to keep stress and it’s effects at bay.

When laying your marriage to rest, what could be more handy than a perfect little ring sized coffin? A New York woman thought so, and now for $29.95 you can have one of your very own.

Don't isolate yourself — Don't try to get the children to choose sides — Don't neglect your health — Don't go on a spending spree...

Not sure I totally agree with the last one, but this very insightful list with detailed explanations came from a terrific Health site out of South Africa.

Any additions to the list?

Whether by choice, death, divorce or abandonment, finally a book that speaks in an encouraging, life-affirming manner to single moms. Read about the 100 secrets of successful single motherhood, then come back and tell us your thoughts, your experiences and advice.

Mediation and collaboration continue to be the catching trend when considering divorce. According to ex-judge, Judge Roderic Duncan, "Going to court isn't efficient. It's way to costly, it takes too much time of everyone involved, and it creates stress and discord between people. If it's a discord between husband and wife, that happens, but if there are children involved, that discord spills over to them and that's just not fair."

A survey from the British Sleep Society has found that the partners of snorers loose an average of two years worth of sleep during their lifetimes! Excessive snoring would kill it for me ... How about you?

Also, for a great resource on snoring solutions, click here.

Actress Scarlett Johansson says: "I'm not a poor me kind of person, but certain cards were dealt to me, and I had to be strong. The actual separation wasn't hard, but things that come with divorce are difficult. But those things make you to be the person you are. I've always been determined, ever since I was a little girl."

If you're feeling unlucky in love, or perplexed why cupid can't seem to straighten his aim and plant one on you, or even worse, you find yourself desperately throwing yourself in front of every arrow that whizzes by you, but to no avail, then you should read this latest report and start turning your love luck around!

I know we did a similar poll on the site recently, but really — what about a man would most make you want to throw yourself in front of cupid's arrow?

The average cost of a "contentious divorce" these days can run about $100,000 in legal fees, with some extreme cases reported to have risen into the $500,000 range. And in the end, the majority of the apparent winners settled saying they didn't get what they wanted.

In reaction to these escalating costs and often unfulfilling outcomes, many courts and individuals have started taking a more evolved approach to separating through collaborative divorce and mediation.

In a city infamous for judicial delays, Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye announced a plan to create a new family law center in Manhattan which will be designed to help expedite the divorce process and make it cheaper for those that have resigned to call it quits and part ways amicably.

Despite some criticism from lawyers who say the practice has limited appeal because many people want to retain the threat of going to court while negotiating, this alternative approach to divorce makes so much sense and has been catching on throughout the rest of the country.