Marriage and Divorce

I come from a family of long lasting relationships; my grandparents will soon be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary and many others in the family have maintained healthy, long relationships as well. In following along I have also managed to…
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The western societal roles of men and women have been set since time immemorial: men are physically strong, mechanically inclined, and politically charged; women have superior domestic skills, including an increased aptitude for childrearing and keeping household affairs in working…
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When it comes to relationships there is a variety of angles that you can look at a situation from in order to gain an understanding of what will make it work. Whether it be a man’s opinion compared to a…
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This writer has a hard time trying to think of all of the tips for a long lasting marriage. What this writer has heard time and time again is that if a marriage should get beyond the seven year period…
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What is “unforgivable”? What wrong could your partner do to you that you would consider unforgivable? As a young woman, I had a list of qualities that would be totally unacceptable in my life. I would not put up with…
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This August, my husband and I will celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. Along the way, we learned something about marriage.To have a long lasting marriage, you must try to have all the traits of a good marriage. These same traits…
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Growing up in the 60’s with a liberal mother I was all over the women’s movement. We marched for Choice, we burned our bra’s, we shouted out “Equal Rights for Equal Pay!” And, we did a lot of good. Things…
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A long lasting marriage is not impossible. There are two people in this relationship who will be bringing many personality characteristics that will be both positive and negative. These should be uncovered in the dating process as much as possible…
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In generations past, young women who became pregnant outside of wedlock were often ostracized in society. Consequently, many families would force these women to find a future husband (regardless of whether or not he was actually the unborn child’s father)…
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Mercy is its own reward. To truly be able to forgive something that someone else might deem unforgivable, opens one up to a life that is more free from the inner cancers of bitterness, jealousy, vendetta, and brokenness that result…
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Polygamy in the United States I have gone back and forth on whether or not to discuss this topic, as it is a highly emotional one for me. Polygamy is an issue that loomed over my psyche for a large…
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The idea of what a “perfect wife” is supposed to be varies in each relationship. Everyone is different so if you are truly compatible with your partner, it isn’t an impossible feat to achieve. Wives have their own expectations of…
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You might think this is right, that it is something you should do, but the fact is, most people like to argue. They will not admit it, nor will they want to let their spouse find out about it, at…
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When I was younger I used to hear “find yourself a good man to take care of you.”A lot of traditional relationships were very much based on being caregivers to each other. Well, the problem with that scenario is that…
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As in any relationship, we learn by example and from life experience. When a couple has overcome many issues which can rise over time, they have knowledge and insight on certain matters which others may not be able to relate…
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There is a major issue here, a major question which rises from the very depths of the reason to have a partner. If we are to allow decisions to be made outside that which forms a relationship, then it must…
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Marriages are in danger of extinction time and time again, and yet week after week young brides and grooms take the plunge hoping that theirs will be the one that lasts. The young bride dreams of what her wedding day…
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Through life, things happen that cause unspeakable anger, hurt and pain. Betrayal causes hurt, and that often grows into bitterness. Eventually though, bitterness will rise to the surface and then spill over, and forgiveness will take its place. Then, the…
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No, I do not think that all women are nags. But for the guys that feel that they are married to a nag there are some traditional reasons for them to be placed in this position. Life has changed dramatically…
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If you have been fighting to keep the love alive inside your marriage, you will need to recognize when to raise the white flag. Being in love should not be a hard job. Loving someone should feel like being in…
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The first thing that we expect from a relationship is the need to be close to our partner and to be able to share an emotional bond. After all, is this not the reason why we are drawn to another…
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My husband is a commercial airline captain while I work from right here in the comforts of home. This means that we are apart most of our lives. He is gone on flights four days a week on average and…
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In all of the controversy over a woman’s right to choose, I’ve always wondered about that other person. The guy who fathered the child. Where in all of this is his right to choose? He may not be carrying the…
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Your spouse had an affair. Now what? You never thought this would happen to you. You never thought your partner the love of your life would be capable of it. And you certainly never thought you’d be capable of living…
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A successful marriage is based on a lot of factors but I feel that love and trust are two of the main factors needed if a marriage has a chance of surviving. Next to love, trust is essential for any…
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As a very strong will and independent woman, my first answer would, be HELL NO, this is my body and I chose what would go on with it. However, if I were to be place to an intelligent conversation my…
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If I have said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: everyone on this planet is unique. Individuals are simply defined by the unique circumstances that have shaped their personalities, their preferences, and their worldviews. Part of the way…
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The word relationship means so many different things. Keeping that in mind, this article will include ideas for friends, sweethearts, and marriage. The reason why I include all three is because people are always looking for help with all sorts…
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The question should be whether or not a relationship can live without intimacy, because it can surely survive without it. However, without intimacy the bond will not endure for very long. The foundation of the union will be weak. Certain…
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I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I did not hide; I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD; And You forgave the guilt of my sin. You are my hiding place; You preserve me from…
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