Marriage and Divorce

Spring is in the air, but your relationship is beginning to feel seasoned. The years together have been good, but predictable. You want to do something to make this year the beginning of something special, but to accomplish that you’ll…
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“Till death do us part” is one promise that can test the strength of a relationship. How do you know if you are ready to let this be a promise you are ready to break? If your relationship is suffering,…
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It is wise to think carefully before making the decision to divorce if you have any doubts lingering in your mind. Asking yourself some questions can help you to make the right decision by making you to focus clearly on…
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In some cultures, and in different eras of our evolving American culture, major life events like the death of a spouse or divorce came with a socially agreed upon grieving period. Widows were expected to wear black and not date…
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Emotional stages of divorce are many and can come upon you all at once when dealing with one. They have no order and no structure that you can understand, some even come in groups causing you to feel overwhelmed and…
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Are you contemplating a divorce? That’s too bad. I’ve been there myself and it’s not a subject that I took lightly. Before making a final decision, you should weigh the benefits of being married versus the benefits of getting a…
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After a divorce, communicating with your ex isn’t always easy. Things can seem complicating and overwhelming. You don’t know what to say to someone you just finished a relationship with. You don’t want to start a fight. Yet, for some…
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Divorce is a very serious matter and it’s not a decision that one makes overnight. There are lots of things to consider before deciding that a divorce is inevitable. One of the most important steps in the decision process is…
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Wedded bliss is a wonderful achievement to obtain in a marriage. You fall in love, get engaged,get married and go on the honeymoon so you want it to last forever. This is the marriage you have always dreamed of so…
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Resolving conflicts with your ex-spouse isn’t a very pleasant experience for either one of you, but at times it’s necessary. This is a tricky situation that should be handled the in a delicate manner. Remember that although it may not…
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The front door closes as your ex-spouse leaves the house never to return. Suddenly all is quiet and you are facing the prospect of a life of you are as you return to being single again. Whilst this initial impact…
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Whenever we suffer a substantial lost to our world, including the tearing apart of a family through divorce, we go through a series of emotional steps that help us to eventually come to terms with the loss and move forward…
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I’ve watched a lot of relationships fall apart in my lifetime, so I can tell you a zillion signs for when a man DOESN’T love his girl. The signs that he DOES love her are often (unfortunately) a bit harder…
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Divorce: the dreaded “D” word for almost every marriage. When the word divorce enters into a conversation involving your relationship, the feelings are usually strong. Sometimes only one sided, but strong nonetheless. There are many things to consider when thinking…
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The best advise I have ever received on dating after my separation was from my sister. To do it for the right reasons. You should not try to date someone until you are ready it may be two days or…
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Is divorce really the best solution for you? I know there are different reasons for divorce. I’m going to base this fist one on the women or men whom are martyrs. Those of you who do anything for others, even…
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So what is the perfect of small gifts for that husband of yours? Should it be of material givings? Would he like soft words of promises? Possibly some of the best gifts received by him are from your heart. Adorn…
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Take It Day By Day Having recently gone through this myself, I can tell you, it isn’t easy. Probably the hardest part to deal with is that feeling that you have failed. What’s worse, marriage is one of those things…
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Ah, divorce. This should never be taken lightly, but it is a dilemma for a lot of us. You always want to make sure that you’ve exhausted all other possibilities in the relationship first. How do you determine if it’s…
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The language of divorced couples can be fraught with opportunities for misunderstandings and unending tension. The legal nature of divorce postures both parties to be guarded with their words, sparing with good intent, and ever ready to attack. A simple…
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“Oh, dear, what am I doing?” That was the question I asked myself as I looked at my reflection in the rearview mirror from the back seat of my parents’ car on the way to my wedding. It was a…
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The emotional stages of divorce are often regarded as being related to that of grieving over a loved one. Just as when we grieve over a death we also grieve over a marriage which has come to an unhappy ending….
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Leaving an abusive marriage is always a difficult thing to do, but trust me, it can be done. Of course it is easier when the relationship is emotionally abusive, but when it is physically abusive it is very important to…
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Sharing housework is essential and no marriage can survive without it. Even if the woman is homemaker by “profession”, she will still need some help on occasion. We all need someone to fill in when we’re not feeling well or…
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My ex-husband used to send me email messages with cryptic flirtation – secret language that only he and I would know was sexual. When we met at a midway point between our cities so that he could pick up the…
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5 Ways To Give Up Improper Habits What are improper habits? I use the word “improper” because I hate using the word “bad”. Bad sounds evil or terrible, and some habits just aren’t that bad; they might be annoying but…
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Marriage is a balancing act…on the one hand, you have made a lifelong commitment to another person who you are supposed to love, honor and cherish, but on the other hand, living a life of misery because your marriage has…
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Okay I’m not going to state the obvious, tell her shes pretty, buy her flowers, yadda yadda. All men know these things. There are bigger more important things than words and presents, they mean nothing. You’ve heard the expression actions…
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Get Her the Perfect Gift; Give Her Bragging Rights Doesn’t it seem like the holiday season begins the gift-giving parade for the following year? No sooner that we blow the New Year’s horns are the stores putting out the Valentine’s…
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Today there is a great deal of conflict for families seeking both financial stability and a quality environment for their children’s development. Childcare quality suffers because of poor compensations to child care professionals (http://www.cnn.com/US/9804/29/low.paid.workers/) for a job that requires a…
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