Marriage and Divorce

Dancing has a long association with marriage – just think of the traditional song, ‘Oh, How We Danced on The Night We Were Wed.’ Most wedding receptions have some form of dancing, whether it’s disco stuff, ballroom dancing or good…
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People get married for lots of different reasons- some are good, some are indifferent, and some are outright horrible. Once upon a time, marriages were expected to last a lifetime, but here in the 21st century the divorce rate hovers…
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Considering that there are many reasons to buy your husband a gift, there are many different things to consider buying them. In then end, any gift that comes from your heart would be the best gift of all. Here are…
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To say that divorce can kill your self-esteem is an understatement.  Feelings of inadequacy, betrayal and bitterness may begin to set in and, if not addressed properly, they can fester, leaving behind a depressed, self-conscious shell of the person you once…
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The theory that “opposites attract” is never more evident than in a marriage between an introvert and an extrovert. Can these two personality types, who are polar opposites in their approach to life, survive and thrive in a united partnership?…
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For many, the time immediately following the separation from a spouse can be devastating and it is during this period that some may be prone to depression, erratic behavior and severe loneliness. In order to deal with the flood of…
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A person in the middle of divorce proceedings is typically in a high state of anxiety, anger and/or unhappiness. When you’re in the same room, bar or car, there are words you should never say to your friend. If you…
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I’m often asked, especially by the couples I counsel, how I can remain happily married after nearly 29 years, all to the only woman I’ve ever been married to. Surprisingly to some, it isn’t at all difficult to do, though…
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There is a number of reasons one might stay in a unhappy marriage. Take the bread earner of the family. Sometimes even though they could easily provide for themselves without their spouse, they still feel guilty of the thought of…
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A successful marriage is based in good communication. This is a skill that should be applied at all phases of the relationship. Prior to getting married, it is very important to sit down with your prospective spouse and clearly discuss…
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The happiest couples occasionally argue, it is just the way life goes sometimes. Most people do not like to fuss and fight nor do they intentionally set out to start a fight. Right or wrong, once in awhile couples just…
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A relationship needs intimacy. Regardless of whether it’s a physical intimacy or an emotional intimacy, your relationship will slowly wither and die without it. This is where it gets tricky. Because your relationship actually needs both types of intimacy. You…
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One often overlooked ingredient for a successful marriage is loyalty, a sometimes ambiguous term to say the least. Loyalty means to be not just true to another, but to be there for them when the chips are down, to have…
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Brides and grooms are deluged with details when planning their wedding. Included is remembering all of the traditions that fall on this day such as: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. The questions sometimes comes up as to…
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Marriages are a continual work in progress and are often in need of repair. “The Love Dare” by Stephen and Alex Kendrick is a book designed to help give renewed vitality to struggling marriages and is also recommended for strong…
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Therapy, or psychotherapy, involves meeting with a therapist for the purpose of resolving feelings, entrenched beliefs, problematic behavior and somatic responses to stress. Psychotherapists can address a large number of specific concerns, issues and symptoms. Therapy also promotes self-actualization and…
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Many young, recently married couples have no real concept of what married life should or will be like. Their understanding of love, as it relates to marriage, is usually centered around their physical attraction, and biological desires. They think the feelings of infatuation, and mystery indicate that they are…
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In today’s society, we are increasingly concerned with formulating labels for one another in an effort to make different categories that we can conceptualize more easily. Not surprisingly, there are numerous labels within  relationships that some people argue display different…
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Every day our men and women of the United States military put their lives on the forefront of borders, conflicts, and reside on bases worldwide to ensure that our country stays free.  It takes a tremendous amount of dedication, perseverance,…
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Being realistic is often the best way to be; rather than be overly optimistic or pessimistic about life in general but there are those folk who are constantly drowned in a sea of despondency caused by their own negative perception….
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Being successful at marriage is a challenge under any circumstances, so when a newly married couple discovers that their differences outweigh the qualities and traits they have in common, the result can be a struggle of wills. When a couple…
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Spending time with your ex is sometimes unavoidable especially if you have children together but even then the time you spend with them should be limited. There is no need to spend every minute of spare time that you have…
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Fifty percentage of marriages end in divorce. Major issues like infidelity and money issues are often cited as causes. However, it’s the little things that can escalate and lead to infidelity and even divorce. The following are seemly insignificant issues…
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There are so many things, both big and small, that spouses do for each other every day that can go unnoticed. This lack of appreciation could be because those things are done every day without fail, such as preparing lunch…
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The breakdown of a relationship is not something people want to think about. Most couples know that they will experience occasional bad times. The stress and pressure of work/school, families and life in general can get to anyone once in…
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You’ve prepared supper, with wine and your husband’s favorite dish. He comes home and takes off his shoes, and plops in front of the TV. He did not manage to give you a greeting, or kiss you. You have that…
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Do you remember how your husband acted towards you when you first became lovers or when you were in the first stages of passionate romance? Sure this stage settled down with time and became a more comfortable secure feeling when…
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I ran across an interesting discussion the other day as I was surfing the web. Some people on a military messageboard were offering their opinions about an issue that has arisen overseas involving Alessandra Bosco, an Italian born U.S. Army…
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In today’s society, showing respect for your spouse often seems as if it is a lost art. You have long heard spouses talking about the “old ball and chain,” and so on, likening marriage to being in prison. Unfortunately, this…
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When a couple says their vows they vow to love one another “for better or worse, through sickness and health to death do we part.” Therefore, one’s covenant promise on the day of marriage ought to keep them faithfully by…
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