Marriage and Divorce

Love and marriage. Mockingly, it is referred to as an institution or a sentence of life to marriage, and partners often are given nicknames, such as “the ol ball and chain”, among others, which I will not mention here. How…
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When one spouse is in the military, it can create unique challenges in a marriage. Deployments mean separation, worry and often create tension. Having been married to a military man for over 20 years, I have learned to appreciate the…
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Once upon a time, in a land not so far away at all, marriages were entered into with joy and amid the fanfare of family and friends. Not only were they entered into, but they were carried on for life….
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Yes, social networking could be alluring or even inviting for any imaginable reason. I believe that if you mix the right ingredients at exactly the right time, anything could become too tempting to handle. We are always exposed to “other”…
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Finding out that your husband has been cheating on you, betraying every ounce of trust that you once handed over freely to him, is a devastating realization. Whether you find out because they disclose the secret to you on their…
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These days the stay at home mother gets very little credit for her immense sacrifice. It is as if the world has forgotten the order of nature and that a woman’s body is designed not only to give life, but…
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There are 10 steps why God says marriage is worth it. Yes. It is the safest way to live because it was God’s idea. Marriage was first instituted by God. For this a man will leave his father and mother…
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Children, home, career, errands, pets…the responsibilities are endless in the life of a woman, and often the endless to do lists can weigh heavy, causing an overload of stress and leaving you feeling overwhelmed and drained. Finding a balance, a…
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Living in these modern times, some people have lost appreciation for the stay-at-home mom. Feminism, which was meant to bring more recognition for women in the workplace and life, in general instead is responsible for making women feel guilty for…
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A little note here, an act of kindness there and a paid mortgage every month. Are those signs of love? Indeed, they are! Ask anyone in a marraige with a deadbeat husband who does not work if those are signs…
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A father is the protector of his family. He might have to leave his family in the care of someone else for a while because of a job, or he could be in prison, and he could leave his family…
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A marriage is a commitment that is not really a chore, but a labor of love between two people that involves a little work and patience. Each party in a marriage eventually settles into their individual roles, with each role…
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Amidst difficult times, words seem to slip between the lips that spill them, the thin air that whispers them and fall short of reaching the receptors ears, let alone the other person’s conscience. This maybe the cause of anger, frustration,…
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Absolutely yes. First of all, the term “mental illness” can range from a wide array of categories from major depression to schizophrenia. And yes, it can be quite an emotional roller coaster ride to be married to someone in one…
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Social networks such as Facebook, Myspace, and E-Harmony offer many opportunities to connect with people, whether it be friends from the past, current co-workers, or people that you have just met on one of these sites. Social networking intentions range…
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First thing’s first: if the parents are happy, the children are happy. I believe 100% in that. Your children want to protect you, and when you’re upset, it makes them upset, and even angry at times. Marriage is a bond,…
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I have to say what I have viewed in these stories saddens me greatly. I am arguing against this one sided belief so many people have because of that one Ephesians passage. It’s sad how so many people go through…
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When you find out your husband is cheating you go through many emotions. The most aggressive emotion is anger but somehow the anger always turns into some kind of self-blame that in twines into a lonely sad depression. Then after…
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Women and marriage to older men! Older men are more distinguished and seem to have a better handle on life in general. An older man loves the attention younger women gives to them. When they get to be middle aged,…
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Love changes the whole scenario of an individual’s life in many ways, and is quite logical to explain to those who have never experienced love. It is the backbone to human interaction, and this article sets about explaining the changes…
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“In Love” is a phase, a chemical reaction designed to attract people. The institution of marriage depends on the fact that people will remain married long after the “In Love Phase” has expired. Today’s divorce rate is testimony to the…
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I am curious what my dream man would have looked like in real life. There are so many different characteristics I find attractive and put together in one man, well the result could be someone unbelievably attractive or the opposite….
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Thinking very hard before I began to write for this topic. Several things came into play. The main thing is I am a White male, the second is what you are about to read is an Opinion, but it is…
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The level of jealousy experienced by a partner directs whether or not a relationship can endure its ravages. Jealousy is always about fear; fear of loss, fear of betrayal, fear of being hurt. This fear comes from insecurity. You cope…
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It was our first monumental fight after we got married. As I recall it was over not hooking water up to the ice maker in the fridge and not filling up ice trays. As you can see it was truly…
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On October 29, 1994, I walked down the aisle to the man I was marrying, (at the time I thought this is the man that I will be waking up to every morning for the rest of my life). Boy,…
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Has anyone really asked the question of how serious black men are about being married to black woman, or any to anyone for that matter? Because if some black woman never marry, or do so really late in the game,…
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Remembering the Spouse I Chose in the First Place There he was, with sandy, blonde hair, with a nice wave across the top of his head. Very good looking, anyone would consider him to be a handsome young man. He…
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I believe that a marriage can continue without the couple being “in love” for many reasons. When both mates are mature enough to accept marital disappointments, and are comfortable with the way how things are overall,it can give a couple reason…
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Sharing has importance on so many levels. As children, we are taught to share to those less fortunate. When someone has no toys, we are taught to share ours. When someone has no lunch, we are taught to share ours….
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