Marriage and Divorce

In and around the time of World War II, and throughout most of the 50s and early 60s, the notion of couples “living in sin” without the benefit of marriage was unthinkable, at least for most “morally conscious” Americans, and…
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What’s wrong with a little insurance before tying the knot? You are single and loving life, dating and meeting different people. As you date people, you begin to decipher which people are worthy of continuing further interaction and which people…
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It is not right for couples to live together, especially when they are not married. Where is the morality? Where is the fear? Not of anyone, nor of anything, but of oneself. How possible is it for two people expected…
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Would you enter into a Master’s program without first having a Bachelor’s Degree? No. Despite the guidelines for education, the concept is much like that of pre-marital cohabitation. Living with another person is the greatest way to get to know…
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Marriage. I have always held a deep reverence towards marriage and the vows we make towards our significant other. I have always referred to my parents who have an undying relationship based on trust and devotion that has lasted for…
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Dating and cohabitation, married or not, living together is new and unexplored territory and until you do it you don’t really know the person. We all have idiosyncrasies that are eventually displayed to our mate when under the same roof….
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Marriage is something to be appreciated one day at a time, with each moment without too much of an emphasis on the long term. You can take it in little pieces or try to wrap your mind around the bigger…
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“Til death do us part” is included in many sets of marriage vows but the divorce rates in this country suggest that not all couples are able to see that portion all the way through. Marriage is an institution that…
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In the early days, it is so easy. The mere sight of your partner starts you smiling from your toes. You want to touch, to hold, to whisper sweet nothings. The glow of infatuation irradiates even the most mundane task….
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Marriages can indeed last forever, and before the days of divorce they did last forever. Some were happily ever after, or at least most of the time happily ever after. Others were living and going on because they must. What…
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When you enter into marriage you and your husband are agreeing to meet each other half way. You are accepting the responsibility for a household that you will share together. This means that both of you must split the duties…
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What about the important and very crucial aspect of who is best to raise the child? Forget the value of the pay packet for a minute. If there is an ideal relationship where both parents are equally suited to raise…
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When a woman in her late 20’s meets a man in his late 30’s and sees him as a potential marriage partner, I don’t think it’s unreasonable for her to expect him to be established financially to some degree. It…
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I’ve been both single and married on more than one occasion. Confusing, sure is. Married three (3) times and in the process of divorce number three (3), wife number two (2) I separated twice. Presently I’m in a committed relationship…
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It seems that every day, my wife and I see or hear something about how hard it is to be married. We always shrug when we hear things like this. You see, we’re coming up on our ninth anniversary together…
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BE CAREFUL AROUND SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES IN YOUR MARRIAGE I know just about everyone loves all of the social networking sites that have sprouted up within the last few years.  I am not about to say that they are evil,…
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In the perfect relationship, all household chores would be split equally. However, even in the most loving relationships, this is often not the case. Work schedules and caring for the kids can further complicate things. Here are a few tips…
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There is a saying that my husband always quotes, “a happy wife is a happy life”. And it is oh so true! On the other hand I suppose you could say a happy husband is a happy life but it…
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When we talk about “feeling the same way” years into the marriage, I think what we’re really longing for is the passion and spontaneity that mark the courtship period. Usually that’s when we see the most thoughtful side of the…
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Financial concerns weigh heavily for all adults as they start out in life.  When a happy couple decides to tie the knot and begin travelling the road of what they hope will lead to the rest of their lives together, they…
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The number one reason I can think of is Love with a capital “L”. Love and sharing go hand in hand with a smooth running, happier marriage; the type where good friends want to know the secret. To them, there…
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Whether you live in a house, an apartment, a mobile home and or room, there will be housework – tasks that need to be done to maintenance the property and to live in a clean and safe environment. Unfortunately, in…
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When One Plus One Equals Far More Then Two I don’t think that its your husbands responsibility to make you happy. I know that sounds odd. But we are each unique individuals. We should each be responsible for our own…
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Marital roles: Submissive women and why they shouldn’t be labeled as weak “It was not because she was a cheerful and pleasant person that she was loved by her husband all those years. It was the other way around. Because…
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Perfection is simply a matter of perception. One person may consider something to be perfect, but another may see it as imperfect. For this reason, there is no way to ultimately define the “perfect wife”. But we can discuss perception….
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The pleasure of displeasure of being a second wife is something that I have twice both with my second and third husbands. That just made the whole experience even stranger. Being a wife is an adventure in itself but when…
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Nothing lasts forever, but marriage can last “till death do us part”, if you’re willing to put some hard work into it. It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of divorce, except in certain cases, wasn’t an option. But…
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Today’s society seems so jaded when it comes to the concept of marriage. Some of this, though, may be the innocence of a fast-changing world. Perhaps we’ve forgotten a few things as we’ve moved into the world of mass communication…
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Marriage is like a tapestry, the threads of our lives woven together, lovingly blended. It is an entrenched desire of men and women, this hope of a happy marriage. We want to share the depth and breadth of life’s experiences…
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Marriage is not a “happily ever after” proposition, and love is not enough to guarantee its success. Marriage may start out as a mutual love society, but it is so much more: it is a commitment. Marriage is a commitment…
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