The “New Start” trade fair focused on the booming market by bringing in 60 stands. These stands represented everything from law firms and counselors to makeover specialists and fortune-tellers. They even had speeches named “Plastic surgery’s role in re-conquering your image,” “Relationships on the Web,” and “Separation: What does a lawyer do?”

The actuality that there is a divorce fair is absolutely outrageous and that thousands attended is even more pathetic. This is not only a total waste of time but also money. It sounds like these people are susceptible and vendors are taking advantage of them.

Another thing that shows the quality of the fair is the title of the talks. These people might not be in the right frame of mind to decide on plastic surgery procedures and finding someone on the internet. Plus, if they’re going to have talks why don’t they talk about more chief concerns like “How to handle your money” or “Helping your child get through a divorce.”

Oh and all the vendors that they have. It’s not that hard to look in a phonebook, on the web, or get recommendations from friends and acquaintances for high-quality lawyers. Then, what purpose does a tarot card reader play? They will just tell you a bunch of garbage that you want to hear. You might as well call up a buddy that will not only serve as a listening board but also offer you good advice and offer support. This advice unlike the tarot card reader and fortune teller will truly help you with a fresh start.

Just the fact that this fair exists is pretty depressing. It seems the people that attended are seriously desperate or just wanting to meet more people in the same situation. If you want to go meet people go on the web or to the local bar. Don’t get interested in people at the fair that aren’t psychologically over their divorce because it will most likely just end up provoking more pain.

These services are intended to help you. It seems they are just helping themselves to your pocket-book and your time. Since they’re trying to help you so much they might as well invite real estate agents, furniture reps. and automobile makers in. They could really help you start a new life. Oh and the suggestions on how to apply more seductive makeup? Give me a break this is one of the worst ideas and even attendees of the fair also thought it was a bit weird.

If you want to feel better about yourself hit the fitness center or alter your hair. Even though it’s not necessary, many women feel they need to make changes in order to attract others and boost their self-esteem. If it’s this soon they are still at risk and should probably be by themselves for a while at least until the divorce is finalized. It will be better for themselves, their child, and their future relationships. All of the issues will be solved and they can focus solely on their relationship rather than previous baggage that they’re still hauling around.

Diane Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Utah. She likes to write about the news, politics, college degrees, online education, and the college experience.