Marriage and Divorce

My friend Grace is getting remarried. She has been divorced for a number of years now and met a man about a year ago. When I asked her to describe her new beau to me she said he was “nice”…
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I think we guys are generally pretty easy to shop for. We’re simple creatures with simple tastes (for the most part anyway) so it’s usually pretty straightforward to know what will thrill us. Some of the things that you can’t…
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Whether it is lipstick on the collar of his shirt or messages left on his voice mail, the proof is undeniable. Your husband is cheating, but the biggest problem is how to cope with that knowledge. Whether you choose to…
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There is no question about it, married life has its ups and downs. People may feel like they are on cloud nine and they have the best marriage in the world while others are wondering why they married their spouse. …
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Marriage has definitely lost its sacred character. People are breaking their marriage vows like there’s no tomorrow. For example: a newlywed couple has a fight; bing, bam, boom; it’s then all over and the wife files for divorce. Even if…
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The happiest day of a woman’s life is the day she puts on the white dress and walks down the aisle to the man she loves. The man who has promised to love her forever and cherish her. The man…
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Getting into a relationship is a major step. Getting into a marriage is very much a major step. Getting into a relationship let alone marriage with a person that has children is a very major step in ones life. If…
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Summer can be such a beautiful time of year, especially for those who are in love. It is fresh and festive, free-spirited and fun. There are adventures to be had around every corner of town and beyond. From carnivals and…
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Most affairs are not grounded in reality. Why?  Because the reason the affair starts in the first place is because the person having the affair,  the married one, is bored with their spouse and their home life.  They are looking…
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In a perfect world she wears a beautiful white dress, he wears a tuxedo that he hates, they both swear their undying love. A love that will last until death separates them. Now we come home from fairy tale land…
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Divorce, even under the best of circumstances and with the most cooperative people involved, is rotten.  If one of the participants fails to live up to the agreement, then that just makes everything that much worse. If a set of…
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I have worked with individuals and couples for the past 42 years, and I have heard this question countless times: “Why doesn’t my partner want to have sex with me?” Over and over, I discover that there is often ONE…
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Marriage is a serious proposition; it can survive all of life’s travails when built on a rock solid foundation.  The sanctity of marriage lies not only in the exchange of vows, but most importantly in the deep commitment made by…
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Many couples struggle with knowing what to do regarding strife in their relationships. Some wonder if it would be better to separate, some think they should stay together for the kids’ sake and some have no idea what they want….
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Marriage has been around since Adam and Eve, the earth’s first humans, were created by God.  Back in those days, there were no marriage licenses or city halls.  Adam and Eve didn’t need a best man or a maid of…
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Obtaining a marriage license in California is a little different than some states. You should always call ahead to make an appointment or you could end up standing in line for up to two hours. You will be asked for…
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While several factors contribute to the intricacies of human relationships, there is one very important biochemical factor that must not be overlooked.  Oxytocin is a mammalian hormone produced in the hypothalamus.  Research done on this hormone suggests that oxytocin is…
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The search for a soulmate is a journey that everyone embarks on simply by living life. Whether you are officially looking for love, friendship, or just keeping your head down and getting on with life, somewhere down the line, either…
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I believe marriage vows still hold true and its sacredness is not lessen or diminutive by time. The bond that unites husband and wife and God is as strong as ever, not diminished by any human weakness. But sad to know…
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Which side will you choose?  It’s really not up to you, like people say, but it’s up to you and your family together.  Marriage is a decision that solely rests with the family as a whole.  I’ll be honest, at…
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I come from a large family. When I say large, I mean sixty to one hundred first cousins on each side of my family. Yes, you read that right. I have almost 200 first cousins and many more second, third,…
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Marriage is arguably society’s most critical cultural invention. With very few exceptions, marriage has always been, in one form or another, a universal social institution throughout recorded history. We also know marriage is unique to humans. Of course we don’t…
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If you want to get legally married in Texas, you will fist need to obtain a marriage licence. This is a requirement for traditional marriages where both the bride and groom are present. It is also required for proxy marriages…
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Can a man’s behavior force his wife to cheat on him? No. Can a man’s behavior influence his wife to cheat on him? Yes. What are the scenarios that would lead this to happen? (All possibilities I am about to…
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To obtain a marriage license in the state of Florida you do not have to be a resident. You will have to have valid forms of identification. Acceptable forms include a current driver license, a social security card, a birth…
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Is sex in a marriage an obligation or an act of love? Q. It seems that some men tend to think it that way. What if wife is so tired from doing chores all day and also with the kids…
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Only a century ago marriage was compulsory.  Any woman who did not get married was supposed to be an unwanted old maid.  She would have to work, have disapproval from her family and have no chance of having children on…
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Polyamory is defined as being the practice of loving more than one person at a time, but with honesty and integrity. This word was coined by a pagan Priestess, Morning Glory Zell, and embodies a range of lifestyle alternatives. Polyamorists…
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The best description of a soul mate is from Richard Bach when he described a soul mate as “someone who has locks that fit our keys and keys to fit our locks”.  A lock is only opened when the right key is used….
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Marriage has surly evolved from the days when love was about unifying a house or family. I believe because our definition of family has changed so has our definition of marriage. Now a day’s people are waiting longer and longer…
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