Marriage and Divorce

Mail order brides are simply another form of arranged marriage. Chances are that if you had a relative that was a gold miner during the gold rush days, you either have or know of a family member that was a…
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Harold had been married for thirty-five years and not once did he forget to buy an anniversary card and gift for his wife. He wouldn’t dare! Long term marriages like this one are becoming scarce as people choose to cohabit…
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Couples disagree and even argue, that is a fact of relationships and life itself. People do not generally get along every second of every day. This is human nature and most people accept it and learn how to deal with…
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As of the 2011 posting of the Center for Disease Control’s Marriage and Divorce Rate Trends, the divorce rate in the United States is approximately 41.4 percent. This shockingly high number is due to many factors, some of which are…
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Listen! Listen! Listen! The number one way to diffuse an argument is to just –listen.  It seems like such an easy and simple thing to do.  However, it actually becomes a skill that very few of us have when it…
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Dear Playful Something or Other, When we first met in a Yahoo chat room, you were completely honest with me. You told me that you were happily married, and my personal policy has always been to cut off any conversation…
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A common mistake people often make is feeling that they are trapped in an unsatisfying relationship. This is simply not true. Everyone has options available to them. They can do their best to work through the problems with or without…
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Whether or not to confess to a past affair to one’s spouse is a much debated question, not to mention a difficult one. Reasons for indiscretions do vary and a choosing to admit to them or not depends on one’s situation….
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The destructive impact of an affair has a devastating effect on those involved, not only the spouse, but the children, the wider family and even friends. When an affair is discovered, emotions run totally wild, and a hollow feeling of…
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It has become more acknowledged that there are different types of marital affairs. The old stereotype of the sexual affair, while too common and equally destructive, is not the only type of affair that destroys marriages. There are also emotional…
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It is completely normal for couples to have arguments, and some experts say that arguing is healthy for relationships because it is an essential part of communication, providing the argument brings the resolution of the issue that was the cause…
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For those of you contemplating marriage and wanting to be successful; thinking about happiness ahead of time is a good step.  Others may be back-tracking to shore up things which seem to be slipping in your marriages. For marriage that…
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There are so many ways to make a husband happy and the more you know him the easier it gets.  Communication is one way to find out what makes your husband  happy. Now, if you are newlyweds you may need some time….
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The other guests at that secluded and romantic restaurant wait in anticipation for your answer as your partner, on bended knee and diamond ring in hand, asks you to marry him. The word rolls emotionally, yet effortlessly, off your lips;…
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Marriage is not easy. People change. Couples grow apart. Sometimes the only viable option is a a divorce. Oftentimes partners don’t reach this conclusion at the same time. In fact, there are times when “the other half” is terribly shocked…
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Committing to a relationship is a positive step towards continuing on with your life and allowing the past to be in the past.  Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your situation, prior spouses and lovers may still be on your contact…
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Most married couples do not make New Year Resolutions, because of the idea that the resolutions are never accomplished.  These couples are doing themselves a disservice.  In a marriage, the resolving of a resolution is the bonus; however, the prize…
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One of the biggest issues that married couples face is not being on the same page with goals and responsibilities.  This common problem resurfaces in every argument.  It could be that the couple was not on one accord before the…
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I know many custodial parents (CP) that have been accused of alienating a child from the non-custodial parent but how many cases that actually happens is still up for debate. Many times the noncustodial (NCP) is guilty of causing the…
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Child support often winds up being one of the most contentious issues in divorce.  The sad part is that it’s not necessarily because the person that is asked to pay doesn’t want to help take care of their children.  It’s…
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If statistically there were fewer divorces way back in the past in what seems to be the blissful times of your great-great-great-grandparents, it’s because on paper, couples remained married even if the relationship had long fallen apart.  Divorce and separation…
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Some marriages have struggles that seem insurmountable. They can be torn apart by vicious and negative behaviors or worn away by lack of care. The decision to divorce is not an easy one and it is not without its disadvantages….
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In a recent case, Reed v Reed, the Michigan Appellate Court made a decision that strengthened the enforceability of prenuptial agreements especially in long-term marriages. Before Reed, there were five basic factors to determine whether a prenuptial agreement is enforceable:…
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Marriage can be strained and those experiencing heartache in their marriage, may wonder if an unhappy marriage is really worth saving. Some people abandon their marriage instead of working to keep it alive. There are two types of abandonment. Physical…
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Divorcing in Jordan by men is very easy. A simple process called talaq. It is an arbitrary divorce, meaning the man can do it because he wants to. No legal reasons, no moral reasons, just sheer desire to do it….
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The divorce issue is certainly a sticky one, but with a careful study of the Scriptures involved, I believe a clear, concise answer can be found. First of all, let’s get one thing straight: divorce is not the issue, remarriage…
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You meet a person who you believe that you cannot live without. As time passes you and your loved one get married. After setting up housekeeping other things enter both of your lives and suddenly you come to the conclusion…
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You know when you are young you have this illusion of what true love is supposed to be all about, But how do you know when you’ve found it? Well I’ll tell you now you can’t truly say you love…
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In today’s society, marriages are more likely to end in divorce. That’s not to say that all marriages will end, but the odds are against couples living “happily ever after!” According to Psychological Association, 40 to 50 percent of married…
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When you married the man or woman that you fell in love with, you had so many dreams and odds are that not one of them included yourself being single again at any point. However, if you’ve found out that…
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