Marriage and Divorce

Bitter ex spouses often can not wait to tell the children that the other parent was abusive or cheated and that is what caused the divorce. They want the children to take sides and in some cases, turn against the…
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John Donne famously wrote, ‘No man is an island,’ but he was quite wrong. Divorce can break a person’s world until they stand alone among oceans of doubt and uncertainty. Marriage may give them a home, a group identity, a…
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The reasons that people in America divorce are as diverse as the people in America. It is also relatively easy to obtain a divorce in any of the 50 states. No fault needs to be proved on either side in order to…
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Is breaking up easy? No. But the majority of people think that once this is over things will be easier. Wrong. After breaking up comes that weird period when people don’t want to hear about their ex partner. Naturally this…
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Ending a marriage isn’t something which should be taken lightly. A decision of this magnitude needs thinking through because it affects two or more people. When children are involved, it also means that their lives will be disrupted by the…
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In your life, there are many decisions that you will have to make. A handful of those decisions could be major decisions. Out of those major decisions, some of them can greatly alter your life. Getting married is one of…
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How to survive from one of life’s largest misfortune? How is it possible to survive divorce after 10 years of successful marriage, and survive from it, so your children won’t suffer? How can you believe in positive future, when you…
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Having a conversation with an ex-spouse after a divorce is not only difficult but it can be awkward because the whole reason why the couple got a divorce is because they do not have anything in common anymore, and they…
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As a therapist and relationship coach who has worked with hundreds of couples, I am always sad when someone has decided on divorce as an option for dealing with an unhappy marriage. Too many couples go to one therapy session…
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Divorce rates in America are nearing 50% in 2011.  Some couples state that they simply “fell out of love” with each other.  Others are looking for their soul mates and remarry.  Sadly, second marriages have an even higher risk for…
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Going through a divorce can be a tough situation if you allow it to be, especially if your spouse wants custody of the children or argues over how to divide the property. However, by following these simple steps, you can…
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Divorce can be an incredibly difficult and traumatic time; it can have a devastating effect on your confidence. And telling your family that you are getting divorced can be very stressful because you may ether be incredibly close to them and…
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A divorce is hard on everyone, but most of all, to the couple involved.  It does not matter if you are the one who got asked for a divorce or if you are the one who issued the divorce, you…
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When you said “To love and to cherish, until death do us part” you had no idea that some time in the future you would be hearing the words “I want a divorce”.  You imagined growing old together, living happily…
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You may or may not be glad to be free from your ex spouse. Despite your feelings on having recently divorced there is one problem you are likely to suffer from which could come as a surprise to you. You…
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Is it really possible for married couples to have a friendly divorce? Divorce is never easy for the parties involved. The problems and emotions that lead to the decision to end your marriage may create an environment too hostile for…
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The primary reasons for the high divorce rate is the current matriarchal system, hyper-aggresive marriage and divorce systems which are pro-female, the emphasis that the media gives on utilizing human being’s grotesque nature of selfishness, self-entitlement and instant gratification. Basically,…
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Everyone wants a long lasting and happy marriage. Unfortunately, some marriages end with divorce because of some reasons. Whatever the reasons, a broken relationship is never pleasing. And after breaking with one’s ex-spouse, the problem of how to communicate with…
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A divorce is an extremely painful experience. In fact, it may seem like death to you. In a way, that might be true, as the relationship with your soon to be ex spouse is essentially over. Life goes on though. Being…
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Almost everybody entering marriage wants it to be happy and everlasting.  No one would want to wish upon a divorce, but sometimes the inevitable does happen.  However, the topic in question is why so many marriages end in divorce.  Statistics never…
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Divorce is a difficult situation not only for the spouses involved in the marriage, but the children, friends and extended family of the couple as well. Yet once the decision is made, it is important that the divorcing party informs…
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Just as it takes two to make or break a marriage it also takes two to have a calm divorce. You can not control how your soon to be ex behaves. However, you can control how you act and react,…
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The term divorce may denote various negative connotations; primarily that a divorce means failure on the part of a spouse in keeping a marriage together.  There are few people, if any, that start a marriage with the intention of that if…
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OK…so the divorce is going to happen. Why should the children have to suffer is what everyone says. Believe it or not making the children suffer is not the ultimate goal for any couple. Our normal response is to protect…
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HOW TO SURVIVE AN UNWANTED DIVORCE From my personal experience as a man who went through an unwanted divorce, I can offer a unique perspective on this subject. First, let me give you a little background about myself. I am…
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My parents divorced when I was 9. I swore that I would never, ever follow in their footsteps. Because of this promise and commitment that I made to myself, when I committed myself the man who became my husband, I…
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The end of a marriage and the divorce that follows can have a huge impact upon a person’s life.  A marriage has been such an important part of a person’s life that they often find it difficult to move on….
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“I want a divorce.” The words can hit like a Louisville Slugger. There are other ways that it can be said which softens the blow, but the impact feels the same. When the person you love wants to move on…
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I thought I was going to die the day my husband told me to leave our family home, it came so suddenly and out of the blue that I had no idea what my children and I were going to…
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A divorce can be extremely stressful.  Even those of use who are normally very levelheaded may feel their tempers begin to rise.  Oftentimes the people on the other side do things that are far from considerate, and they may betray…
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