Marriage and Divorce

Divorce rates, in The United Kingdom, have been worryingly high since the 1960s. High divorce rates are worrying because marriage stabilizes society by providing stable backgrounds and conditions for the raising of families. There are, periodically, hysterical headlines in the…
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The divorce is over, and you have both started new lives. Everything is going great, until you hear that your ex is dating again. You may think it could never happen, but being human, you will see the green eyed…
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A divorce is one of those things that no one wants to go through. After all it will be pulling at your heart strings in some way; you did love this person at one time. With that said there are…
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Divorce can definitely be considered one of the most overwhelming life experiences that an individual must endure. The stress that occurs as a result of a divorce is often extremely difficult to handle, and it is essential that it is…
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Unfortunately, I know all about playing mind games during a divorce because my ex played them and played them well. In fact, he has continued to play even after the divorce has been finalized. He is extremely angry at me…
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Although there are many people that do break up on amicable terms, there are also those that cannot come to terms with the ending of their relationship.  For those who have been betrayed by their partner and perhaps forced into…
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When you made the choice to get married, you believed it would be “til death do us part”. Sometimes it just isn’t meant to be. Sometimes love isn’t enough. As painful as it can be, the choice to end your…
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Everything happens for a reason and ending your marriage may be one of those things.You know when you get that unsettling feeling in your gut that something isn’t right. When your heart is restless and your mind is anxious, it…
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We are brought up with the fairytale that we will meet Mr. or Ms. Right, fall in love, get married and live happily ever after. Oh how I wish that were true. Unfortunately, reality is much more complex than that….
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Some would say if a marriage ends in divorce, it is a failure. Technically, a failed marriage and a divorce are not mutually exclusive. It is possible to view a marriage as a success when you feel it’s time to…
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There are so many reasons why marriages fail that entire books have been dedicated to the subject. Even though the reason your marriage failed may seem unique, there are several universal causes of marriage failure. Rushing into marriage There is…
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When a couple divorces, not only are the property and possessions split up, but often so are the mutual friends. Ideally the former couple can maintain ties, although separate now, with all of their mutual friends when they were married,…
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As of 2008, 49% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. The average length of these marriages (when they’re first marriages) is eight years. You might think the same problems that plagued married couples in the past…
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In today’s society divorce in nothing to be surprised about. Statistically half of marriages will end in divorce. The other half will more than likely entertain the idea once or twice. The couples that step divorce but do not jump…
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Marriage is no longer as cherished an institution as it once was. These days, common perception is that it is a waste of time, and can lead you to sit between a rock and a hard place if your romance…
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There were times when I was single, that I never felt more alone than at bed time. It didn’t matter if there were kids piled into my bed with me or my dog curled at my feet. It didn’t matter…
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A common adage is the ‘seven year itch’. This adage suggests marriages that last beyond seven years without problems are rare. It is true most marriages fail at some point. However, on a positive note some marriages last forty, fifty…
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Rivers of impulse can flood the bridges that your thoughts cross in the motherboard of your brain. Divorce is manifested in time. Differences within financial, friends, religion, music, books, food, intimacy, privacy, likes and dislikes can put a strain on…
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Unfortunately sometimes it just doesn’t work out between two people. It can be extremely stressful for someone to find themselves in a situation where they’re considering divorce. If your significant other isn’t seeming so significant anymore, consider these things before…
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Marital breakdown frequently leads to divorce, and it can sometimes result in an empty marriage whereby spouses remain together living in the same house but live separate lives; they remain married in name only. An alarming increase in separations and divorces…
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The emotions of divorce are as varied as the many different reasons people get divorced. Divorce is the death of a marriage. It is the end of a partnership that was entered into with the idea that you would be…
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Heal the pain of divorce with passionate forgiveness.  Foremost, forgive yourself for the mistakes you made in your marriage.  Yes, forgive yourself, and do so passionately as if your life depended on in it (for in many ways it does.)…
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In the present day marriages seem to come and go without a thought. Marriage used to be a sacred institution, but nowadays marriages don’t seem to last. People get married on a whim, and within a couple of years, they…
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HUMOR: For lonely guys, here’s what to do to fight the emotional letdown when your mistress leaves your mattress: 1. If it affects your ability to get a decent night’s sleep, count sheep. But don’t get romantically involved with any…
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Marriage, an institution that is meant to be a lifelong covenant between two people, has become something that is far less than that in the majority of cases. There are so many marriages that will come to an end without…
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How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce Of course, the best way to convince anyone of anything is to have a clear reason why you think that route is the best one. Some things to consider when contemplating…
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For any parent considering divorce, I believe the first priority should be minimizing the trauma of the divorce for the children. In many cases, adults in the middle of divorce proceedings, concern themselves only with financial interests and possessions acquired…
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Divorce breaks up the family unit and changes it forever. Even once your children are grown, there are still details that should remain private and kept from the children. Telling your grown children “the truth” is not always necessary because…
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The loneliness of divorce can be devastating if one allows it to take control of their life. Nothing is going to take away the pain that one feels during this type of transition, but there are things that can be…
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                                                                 You’ve dreamed about this day from when you were a little girl. You planned out every detail from the flowers and favors, to the invitations and wedding dress… The day has finally arrived and your dreams are coming true….
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