Marriage and Divorce

I am surprised myself that I am voting “no” on this because I am not old-fashioned, in fact, I’m pretty progressive and liberal in many regards; however, let’s analyse this situation as it pertains to reality, not as a fantasy,…
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Just as as aside for all the strict constructionists Constitutional right wing advocates out there, let me remind you that at the time the Constitution was ratified an abortion was absolutely legal for any woman and no one else’s consent…
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Q. If your boyfriend loves someone else, can you accept it? if he loves your best friend and your friend also loves him, can you ever accept it? A. I would have to accept that love or attraction. What am…
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Going to seperate beds at the end of the day can put more than your body to sleep, it can put your marriage in the same state. One of the greatest things a couple can do is spend their last…
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An affair is something that is very difficult to get over. It may hurt even worse if it involved a best friend or someone that you trusted. Perhaps it was a coworker or a family member that you thought you…
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For many people, the war is over before the battle starts. We live in a world and in particular a society in which people are astonishingly selfish. People are manipulative. People want to get their own way, and they want…
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You are sitting in the Emergency Room with three cracked ribs, a broken nose and a police officer is asking if you want to press charges. You find a red-satin g-string hanging over your child’s car seat, the day after…
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Of course not! The day a man is able to grow a baby inside of his own body, and has to carry it around for nine months, waking up with morning sickness and going into labor, is the same day…
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Everything is awesome when you first meet someone new. You have butterflies in your stomach, you carefully choose your outfit each time you see them, and I can guarantee they are preparing just as carefully as well. We all put…
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Money can’t destroy a relationship- people’s attitude about money are what destroy a relationship. If one partner or the other is secretive, selfish or controlling of the money- that’s what will destroy a relationship. That being said, there is such…
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It’s common that months or sometimes years are invested into planning and perfecting a wedding ceremony. The wedding gown has to be exquisite and the tux complimentary to the groom’s stature. Flower arrangements must be picturesque, the invitations elegant and…
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Whoever said “Marriage is not a bed of roses” could not have been very far from the truth. Perhaps a much clearer depiction would add to that saying that “Marriage though a bed of roses has some thorns.” It is…
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There are many different things that can kill a marriage. I probably don’t have enough time or space to write of them ALL, but I will cover the things that have been MAJOR obstactles to my husband and I, and…
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The title ‘why men should listen to their wives’ leaves absolutely no room for anything but an intuitive, smart, well-rounded and discerning woman as the subject matter… correct? Wrong! Chances are, most people will immediately go in one of three…
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My concept of being the perfect wife has changed since I was first married. I had many innocent impressions as to what a she was suppose to be; after all, I am from the era where Father Knows Best and…
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Ten Relationship Check Points It is healthy to review these marital check-ups at least once a year to uncover cracks in a marriage before they become chasms, and that such a look at your relationship can result in a renewed…
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I learned a long time ago that I can’t change anyone except myself and that has at times, been damn hard. With my first husband I thought he had potential and while I knew he wasn’t particularly happy, I thought…
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Living with a toxic partner was probably not the goal when you chose your partner. It could be that signs were ignored. It could have been a optimistic outlook that things would change and get better. Whatever the reason, it…
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Love and marriage are joined at the hip! You cannot possibly sustain a union for the rest of your life, if you don’t have any love in your heart. Keeping your marriage alive and vital is hard enough. To try…
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There were scented candles all over the living room. Rose pedals lead up the stairs to the bedroom and a bottle of champagne was chilling on the dining room table along with more candles. Tony was exhausted from work. Tony…
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Yes, a spousal consent is required before a married woman decides to take a drastic step as abortion as the child is not hers alone. The argument that it is my body and I can and will do as I…
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While the concept of marriage as two people becoming one is theoretically correct, the need to retain individual space is imperative to success in married life. “Alone time” or better described as time spent away from the presence of a…
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Well i want to begin my first writings with that important topic that take a big part in our society every where and every time,the relation between the man and his wife must be something holy like the prayer and…
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I didn’t used to much care about the religion of the person kissing me-as long as their faith didn’t preclude more kisses. The interim when I kissed Keilaina was so brief because I could only claim an intellectual interest in…
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The question is not whether a woman should seek the consent of her husband before having an abortion, the question is whether that consent should be required. Yes, absolutely, a woman should discuss the decision to terminate a pregnancy with…
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Conflict (noun): a disagreement or clash between ideas, principles, or people (Encarta Dictionary). Conflict, particularly in a committed relationship, is inevitable. No matter how much we love each other, no matter how much we (usually) understand each other, we are…
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Most people think that men are the main viewers of porn, but what about women? Women and pornography are not sworn enemies and they shouldn’tact like it. So, if you are a woman and see your husband watching porn, why…
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Marriages between a couple with different faiths can work, however it can be much more difficult than a marriage of the same faith. Marriages themselves are a lot of work and there has to be a lot of communication, respect,…
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When your marriage is in trouble, and a good many marriages fall into disaray after a few years, most partners seek help to recover the excitement and feelings of closeness they experienced in their early years. Where do you go…
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A person’s decision to smoke is a personal one. It’s akin to abusing alcohol, drugs, or crossing a busy street blindfolded. If a man is determined to follow any or all of these courses of action, no one, not even…
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