Marriage and Divorce

It is estimated that about half of all marriages today will end in divorce. You are reading correctly. When tying the knot, the statistical odds of staying together until death do you part are about 50/50. Why is this so?…
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Question: What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? Answer: This question is prevalent in light of the recent wave of high profile Christian couples announcing the end of their marriages. The divorce rate in the church is higher…
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We’re repeatedly told how bad the odds are for marriage and how high the divorce rate is. We’re told that marriage kills relationships. And there is some truth to that. But if you’re already married, how can you reduce your…
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The top reasons people divorce can be divided into three main categories. Major changes, incompatibility, and stress that comes from outside of the relationship. # Stress from outside of the relationship Often it is the stress produced from outside of…
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There’s Nothing Left to Say You know the time has come. You are as prepared as you are ever going to be. Everything has been talked about and worked out, at least to the best of your ability. This day…
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There is an old joke that says the biggest reason for divorce is marriage. It may be a joke, but it is true. Another more helpful reason for divorce would be marrying a jerk. Marrying a jerk can be avoided…
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Coping with the abscence of a lover is a very difficult thing to do. You are alone again. Worse yet, you are dealing with sleeping in a big, empty, cold bed by yourself. There is noone to cuddle up to….
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Whether or not divorce is really the best solution for you is something that you need to think about long and hard before deciding whether to divorce or not. It would not be a good idea to listen to family…
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Couples get together and after a time, these same couples break up. It is more often the case than not, these days. A rarity indeed is the man and woman who meet, fall in love, marry, live and die still…
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From the dawn of time, marriage has been viewed as the final step in insuring that one will live a fulfilled life. For men, it was easier to remain unmarried for however long they choose to remain bachelors; however, the…
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What you should not do when throwing a divorce party You had a nasty divorce with a man you loved and thought loved you back. After your divorce was finalized you realized that your life must go on and having…
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Experts have revealed that the divorce rates in the United States are increasing rapidly. It is estimated that about 50% of marriages are culminating divorces. Divorce is a very stressful and challenging process for everyone involved. First of all, there…
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Α romantic relationship can begin like a fairytale and end like a nightmare. Unfortunately, while a relationship can start with the best of intentions, somewhere along the way, things may change. The marriage can be damaged to such an extent,…
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Daughters who experience paternal estrangement suffer greatly. I think women play an important role in teaching men how to be a good father to their daughters. However when the primary relationship is broken, communication between the parents is often cut…
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WWW.Divorcerate.org tells us that approximately 50% of all first marriages in the US end in divorce. We don’t seem to learn much from the experience as nearly 60% of second marriages don’t make it and 74% of third marriages are…
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It really depends on the situation and the reasons for the divorce.  In most situations it is not only ok, but actually desirable to work with your spouse either to prevent, or have an amicable divorce. There are, however, situations…
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The divorce rate hovers around 50% according to www.divorcemag.com. Fifty percent of people that get married break their promise and no matter how valid people think the reason to be, the fact is they broke the only thing they have…
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If you had bad relationships in the past, why waste your present good energy dwelling on them? Stop worrying about things you can’t change !.Move on and find your true happiness. It’s out there just waiting for you as you…
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What is it that makes us forget why we fell in love in the first place? Why do those feelings that in the beginning of a relationship had us walking on air, so frequently diminish over time. Based on statistics…
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Anyone emerging from divorce has to redefine herself. She is no longer one-half of a couple. She is singular – alone. She’s probably lost her credit and is living on less income. Friends that she shared with her (now) ex-husband no longer seem right. It’s…
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Marriages are ending up in divorce more today than ever before. This is because most are just ready to give up and don’t want to try to make things work out. Psychologists will tell you that trust is very important…
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The thing about divorce that most people aren’t prepared for, is how it makes you feel about yourself. It doesn’t matter if you were the instigator, of if you were the one being served. Finding yourself divorced causes almost everyone…
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Are you falling out of love?  Have you recently been contemplating divorce?  Avoiding divorce can be accomplished by taking a hard look at your relationship.  Evaluating the pro’s and con’s of staying married is a must.  Before you embark on…
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Dealing with mind games during a divorce can be very uncomfortable.  This is because your former partner will know all of your weaknesses from an emotional standpoint.  They will probably try to get you to react negatively so that they…
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Married for Life: The 2-4-7 Year Itch Parents often stand by as helpless outsiders, while their children are experiencing marital problems, after only a few years of marriage. What happened to “married for life”? “Well, their marriage started off that…
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After a painful breakup, it is completely understandable to harbor feelings of bitterness and resentment for your ex.  Α chapter of your life has closed and now you suddenly have to turn over a new leaf, no matter how unprepared…
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Many young people go into a marriage situation thinking that their current life will continue; the wonderful boyfriend or fiance, the special attention and always being number one.  This is the biggest reason for a failed marriage.  As a young…
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A lot of things can be lost in the process of divorce and not all of them are material things. Going through a divorce can be both emotionally and psychologically draining, in many ways. Self-esteem is one of the things…
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How to rebuild your life after divorce? *Divorce can be hard to live with: Divorce is devastating for most people and it’s even worse if there are children involved. It’s not easy for a man or woman to pick up…
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Once the honeymoon phase of marriage is over, it is inevitable that there will be times when you can’t believe you ever married your partner. Now that you share a house, finances and have children that eat away at your…
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