Marriage and Divorce

“A man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” When we get married we become one half of a whole that makes a couple. Many people, women especially, are…
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Marriage is beautiful thing that you and your loved one share together and make that special commitment. Times can be tough and sometimes you just don’t know what to do. There are simple things you and your loved one can…
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Marriage can be a wonderfully rewarding experience. The benefits of marriage are many, especially when it comes to finances. Although marriage is not to be seen as a way to advance financially, with the proper planning, such a long-term commitment…
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If you have a will to save a marriage, or just to iron out some kinks in the relationship, you may not have to resort to the expensive and sometimes drawn-out process of formal counseling.  And sometimes, it takes only…
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When we have been discouraged during dating and had prior relationships sour, we sometimes conclude that all relationships eventually don’t work. So when you finally marry and the honeymoon period has passed, the day to day building of a marriage…
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Facing a failing marriage is being done by a lot of couples today. Problems that seem to flood couples daily are causing many to go their separate ways. Being accepted and increasingly normal, far too many people are getting divorced…
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I see young couples all the time who think that their relationship is hopeless. What is occurring is that they don’t have the tools to create a happy marriage and they are tempted to give up easily to get out…
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If you are getting married, you may want to consider premarital counseling. It can help you to get off to the right foot in your marriage. It can help you with communication Communication is key to a marriage, but many…
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When we set goals in whatever we do in life, we become mentally alert and motivated. Suddenly, we know which direction we are taking, purpose and meaning becomes clearer to us. This is why setting goals in a marriage is…
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Notes from the Trenches Research indicates that roughly one half of all first marriages will end in divorce.  The divorce rate for couples is second marriages is higher and tends to occur sooner with those in third marriages experiencing even…
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To be faithful to your wife means to honor the role she plays in your life; it means giving her the respect you know she deserves even when angry, or when she won’t put out. It means holding your tongue…
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Most people experience arguments in their relationships every now and then. It is completely natural because we all have our own opinions, thoughts and ideas. Not all of them are going to fit in neatly with our mate’s. What happens…
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It all boils down to communication.  ‘Not communicating’ is the only ‘bad habit’ that can ruin your marriage.  Everything else can be worked around or pinned down to a nuisance.  Very minor in the big picture.  If you do not…
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What is pornography? One of the many forms of entertainment that is mostly preoccupied by men. Women all over the world have complained about their men viewing nudity that is highly available to most everyone. Men, on the other hand, wouldn’t…
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A lot of people find that premarital counseling can play a role as preventative maintenance for their marriage. All couples should consider whether this could be helpful for their relationship as it moves on to the next step. When two…
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With many young couples wanting to tie the knot, but graduation dates looming further and further away due to issues like work, illness, and fewer available classes, some are choosing to get married before their graduation. Parents may protest, but…
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It seems that more and more college-age couples are making the commitment to be engaged to each other these days. Of course, many of them will be eager to get married right away and begin their new lives together, even…
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Premarital counseling is an essential part of planning for a good marriage.  Just as preparation is a part of planning a wedding, so is premarital counseling a part of planning a marriage.  Anything worth doing is worth doing well.  Thus…
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We all seek happiness in our lives, but being happy in a relationship is not so easy to achieve for two important reasons. Our happiness often depends on the other person’s mood and expectations, and couples don’t always coincide on…
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Marrying for money, whether you are a man or woman basically means the same thing: a loveless marriage doomed to failure.  Even if you are just looking for financial security, for yourself and any future child that may come out…
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A stay at home mom lead a very busy and yet rewarding life. She is frowned upon by those who work and do not have to make that choice. Often a stay at home mom is treated like some lazy…
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Being cheated on by someone that you trusted, and most likely truly loved, is one of the most painful and heart-breaking events that a person will ever have to go through. There are many emotions that are tied to this…
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As you may already know our society has high expectations of us when it comes to getting married.  It is almost a matter of status, acceptance, and societal custom.  However, things have changed lately and it is no longer uncustomary…
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Tips for Confronting an Irresponsible Husband Your husband is a lovable guy, but irresponsible about practical matters. Bills don’t get paid on time due to his procrastination and late fees are charged on everything from credit cards to utilities and…
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There’s a reason a former spouse is former, something wasn’t right with the relationship. Relationships are a precarious balance of give and take. When one side of the relationship is doing all the giving, often the other side is doing…
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Marriage is a noble concept that is slowly dying among 21st Century couples. More and more couples are opting for longer courtships and live-in arrangements. Although this seems to be the case, it is not the wisest choice. According to…
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Once people are married, it can feel like the next natural step to take is to have children.  This is a huge decision and commitment to make that a great deal of thought should be put into first.  As with…
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A controlling relationship can be difficult to address or break out of, with both parties loving and wanting to be with each other, yet finding that there is a perennial conflict between themselves that they cannot seem to solve. When…
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Having children greatly impacts and affects marriage. In fact, the decision to have children should have been set prior to a wedding date. Nonetheless, having children will affect a marriage in many ways. The enticing side of childrearing is visible…
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Your first marriage crashed and burned; now you have found yourself married for the second time. Now it become a matter of  what do you do to make sure that this marriage is going to end with “happily ever after”? While…
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