Marriage and Divorce

Becoming single again after a divorce may come as a shock and some people are left with overwhelming emotions that they struggle to cope with. The huge part of adjusting to being single again is accepting that you do not…
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Perhaps you are tired of being on the emotional merry-go-round you’ve been on with your ex-spouse since the divorce, and you want to get off. Maybe you finally realize your lingering conflicts take too much of your energy and do…
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Divorce can happen at any age. Suddenly here you are, a single person again, and it is almost like a new learning process to get used to being single. Where in marriage, you had the interests of the family at…
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I am one of those people. I have been divorced twice. Neither one of my husbands actually wanted a divorce, but I did. The first marriage, I was only 16. I began dating him when I was 12. Through no…
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It can be such a terribly hard adjustment to once again find yourself on the singles scene, after years of being with somebody, whether you were married, common-law, or just being together. Love is such an intoxicating emotion and addiction…
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Dealing with divorce related stress will be easier said than done, but I’ve made a list of tips that helped me. Just be aware that I learned these things the hard way. Soon after my bitter divorce, I ended up…
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When in doubt, divorce! Of course, it would be more prudent to never get married in the first place, but that’s not a realistic option for most people. Some cultures require that their people get married. Marriage brings not only…
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Divorce is one social ill that has befallen the world today. The holy bible detests divorce. The society itself abhors divorce with passion but still every day that passes by marriages fail. Most marriages today are being patched and if…
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Life goes on, even after a divorce, and after a period of adjustment you may feel like getting back into the dating game again. After all, everyone deserves a little happiness and if you didn’t meet the right kind of…
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In order to determine if divorce is your best option you need to do logical reality check. To keep it logical you may need someone to walk you through the process. Emotions run high when you are considering divorce. 1….
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I’ve known many a divorced couple, most of whom spend as little time together as possible. There have been a few, however, who have opted to continue a relationship beyond what was necessary to raise children, when applicable. This was…
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Have you ever dealt with the stress of a job or the stress of not knowing how you are going to pay your bills on time? Have you ever felt like your whole world was crashing down around you because…
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I have written on the wife side of this debate, my being a woman, though I couldn’t vote on this debate because I feel it’s not a realistic, nor a fair question to ask. I feel that if anything you…
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What My Ex-Husband Taught Me It took me a long time to realize that what I wanted in my marriage was something that my husband couldn’t give me. We had been together for four and a half years when we…
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The ability to communicate with honesty, openness and respect are the key to any relationship. Even though you are divorced, you will always have a relationship with your ex. There are many reasons why there may be times that communicating…
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Who gets custody of family friends after the divorce or death? This question has always amazed me because of the results that happen when a couple divorces or a husband dies. I will have to say that the majority of…
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In my case I would have to say it is. I met my soon to be ex-husband in 1991. After years of a off and on relationship we finally got serious about each other. We started building a life together…
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There are so many things that go into a successful marriage that you can learn from a failed marriage. Most of which I believe are expectations that are not met. When you talk to someone who has been through a…
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The emotional suffering induced by a divorce is very similar to that of bereavement, at least to the extent of it being a loss of a partner. In many ways, the emotional stages that each ex-spouse goes through will be…
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When you became engaged you began your life together. You planned the wedding and probably agonized over every little detail of the blessed event. During the planning phases and all of the excitement you dreamed and planned your future together….
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The moment of seperation is one of the most shocking and heart-wrenching moment in life for most people. It is that moment that brings reality to what they may once have been able to put in a “nightmare” light. It…
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Listen to me…..listen to me. How many times do you and your spouse argue simply because you will swear you told them something and they will say that you never told them. Issues come up between couples everyday and learning…
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Separation is a time of change and the parting couple cannot be expected to act in a reasonable or sane manner until they have had time to adjust to their new situation. From an emotional point of view a parting…
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There is more divorce today because of changing attitudes and values. There are also very different expectations of marriage today. Attitudes & Values Fifty to 100 years ago divorce was a rare and unacceptable event. It was the cause for…
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In a perfect world, couples would never separate, and if they did, the decision would be mutual. This is rarely the case. Most of the time, one person in the relationship suggests separation or simply leaves. So, how do two…
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Divorce may seem like an easy out of a troubled marriage, but many times, those who take this route end up with more regrets than they ever imagined possible. Society has accepted divorce as an escape hatch to be used…
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Life is hard enough and then we throw divorce into the equation. I have sat back and watched many of my friends and others alike go through some very trying times with regard to their divorce. The main issue seems…
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Divorce is always painful and it hurts more than just the couple involved. Divorce is especially difficult when there are children to raise. Sometimes the divorced couple must still communicate with one another for the sake of the children. In…
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A marriage separation means that a couple no longer dwells in the same residence. In many states or Commonwealths a formal separation is a first requirement toward a full divorce. The actual divorce is termed to be from “bed and…
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Divorce Decision-Making Should you get a divorce? Why people should get divorced is as varied as why they should get married. What reasons would you have for getting divorced? Common reasons include: 1. Infidelity: sexual, financial, emotional 2. Lack of…
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