Marriage and Divorce

The question of spousal consent often falls along political lines. Why? Well, those who oppose abortion will favor almost any opportunity to reduce the practice. This can take the form of requiring spousal consent, parental consent, medical consent, etc. That…
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Couples, when contemplating the thought of having children or waiting until the “right time”, will often weigh the pros and cons of starting a family. There are also those that will say that there is no such thing as the…
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Many believe that a strong sexual bond is essential to a relationship’s longevity and can’t imagine living with or being married to a partner without it. However, sexless relationships; including marriages, indeed exist, and there are many reasons the fires…
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A healthy marriage is built on a solid foundation of loving commitment, with four pivotal cornerstones, or anchors, to keep it secure and longstanding.   While marriage requires adequate levels of trust, respect and affection, without the four integral cornerstones of communication, consideration,…
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Nobody goes into a marriage thinking that it’s going to be unhealthy, and therefore, unhappy. We go in with big dreams and goals that we plan on making come true with this amazing person that we’ve fallen head over heels…
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Marriage is a time-honored union, and one that can lead to a lifetime of cherished memories. But marriage is not easy, as is evidenced by the high divorce rates. A healthy marriage is built on a solid foundation, and will…
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It’s an awful feeling when your spouse is angry and it isn’t due to you or something you’ve done; instead it’s because of some other thing or person. They are angry, and more often than not, you’re not, or at…
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When a husband cheats, a wife experiences a devastation that is unable to be explained in words. No one who has not been so incredibly betrayed by a person whom they love can even begin to understand the feelings that…
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Marriage requires a great deal of work. And even with the best efforts, a marriage can take a turn for the worse. If you’re concerned that your wife has been unhappy and may want to end things, there have likely…
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It may not be any of your business, at least in a personal way, unless of course you and your boss have a rather special type of relationship, but there are quite often signs a boss may give off when…
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Though it may or may not be any of your business, it’s hard to not notice when your neighbors are having trouble, and there is of course the curiosity factor; and the truth of the matter is, most couples who…
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Not long ago, someone called me to inquire about marriage counseling. They asked, “What’s your success rate?” I told them I didn’t keep statistics on this and I didn’t know any therapist who did. BUT… their question intrigued me.  First…
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Lately it may seem each time that you look at your husband that he already is halfway out the door.  When you try to hug him, he may just stand there or only give you half-hearted hugs back.  He may…
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What is the true meaning of wearing a wedding ring? What does it really symbolize? To a myriad of people it symbolizes a type of ownership. Yet there are countless myths associated with the true origin and significance of the…
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Every marriage, regardless of how difficult, unhappy or tumultuous – leaves a void when it ends. The feelings of loss and depression that accompany divorce can lead to a deep sense of isolation. This may result in an intense desire to find a new romantic…
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In my opinion I believe that honesty is an extremely important foundation on which to build all relationships. I feel that anything that you have experienced which you second guess or question yourself about should be discussed with your partner….
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Because of the stigma that is still attached to divorce, and because of feelings of failure, many people who are on the path to getting a divorce, may keep that bit of news to themselves. This makes it difficult if…
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It’s a sad fact of life that a lot of kids have to be a part of the process when their parents marriage ends. It’s an ever sadder fact that a lot of kids see it coming sometimes even before…
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Best friends are special people in our lives, and we want to be supportive in any way we can. However, if you’ve noticed that your best friend has been acting different, something may be happening that she may not be ready yet…
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In the workplace, you are often working very closely with your co-workers and even with your boss to accomplish the needs of the company. There are often times that the business relationships that you have can easily turn into more…
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I think to class marriage as extinct would be wrong. I know that the younger generations today are more open to having a laugh and not getting involved in things that are too serious, but this will disappear as they…
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Why would someone want to stay in a relationship, if they were not happy? Just because you get married, does not mean you spend the rest of your life unhappy when things start to go wrong. Scary or not, you…
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Marriage is not for everyone because it depends on what the individual is seeking for her/himself, whether they are confident or insecure and whether they value domesticity over a career. Moreover, the whole concept of marriage, of bringing two virtual…
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Second marriages can fail for many reasons. Be it second or first, some marriages are simply not made to last. Whether it be due to irreconcilable differences or baggage from the past. Second marriages are believed to have a higher…
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In our modern world particularly in America the institution of marriage seems the have been flushed down the drains. The institution of marriage has been replaced with the rigors of success. A success defined by capitalist parameters which leave no…
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Just taking a look at the current divorce statistics will tell you one very important thing.  Marriage vows are outdated, as unfortunate as that fact is.  It is not the opinion of this writer that they should be; it is…
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There are countless reasons why someone may decide to get a divorce. Each situation is as different as are the individuals involved. While we may never know all of the reasons that led a person to divorce court, there are…
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Obviously, this is a hot topic with many varied opinions. While not having sex with your spouse is technically not a crime, in that you will be prosecuted or fined or sent to prison, withholding of sex can be a…
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While everyone may well have a soulmate, marriage is not for everyone. The traditional institution of marriage requires commitment, honesty, understanding, humanity, patience, perserverance, kindness, compassion, responsibility, selflessness, self-control, empathy and forgiveness. Not everyone possesses those qualities in sufficient measure…
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When you have a sister, the odds are that you are close and care about her a great deal. You may have squabbled and fought like crazy as kids, but in most sibling relationships, adulthood brings a very different relationship….
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