Category Archives: Divorce
Are you in a Transactional Marriage?
Marriage is supposed to be about love, passion, and commitment, but many marriages feel transactional. This is not unusual, as marriage is a contract between two parties, almost like running a business. Marriage comes with a lot of legalities. When you marry, you get a license. When you divorce, you have to jump through… Read More »
Can a Separation Save Your Marriage?
Marriage is not all sunshine and rainbows. Living with someone is not for the faint of heart. There’s a lot that goes into a marriage, such as managing finances, understanding responsibilities, teamwork, and raising children. It can be stressful and even overwhelming. Some people may not be satisfied with marriage. In fact, 50% of… Read More »
What is the #1 Conflict That Causes Most Divorces?
When you think of reasons for divorce, finances probably come to mind. Or maybe adultery is the first thing that popped into your head. However, a survey from Forbes Advisor showed that neither of these reasons were the main cause of conflict in marriages that ended in divorce. Surprisingly, career choices were the top… Read More »
3 Behaviors That Mean the End of a Marriage
When two people first get together, there is a lot of love between them. They may have great communication and truly enjoy being around each other. They may feel as though they are a match made in heaven. Relationships don’t stay happy and uplifting forever. Things change over time. Situations change. People change. The… Read More »
Ingredients of Happy Marriages
When a couple thinks of being married happily ever after, do they really know what all is involved? Marriage is not as easy as people think it is. Marriage requires 110% effort all the time. It’s really easy for someone to feel resentment or dissatisfaction in a marriage. Marriage has evolved. It was once… Read More »
Do You Have Divorce Trauma?
Those who have been through a divorce know that it’s not a fun time. Ending a marriage can be traumatizing, even if you are the one initiating the divorce. This is no exaggeration. In fact, many people deal with divorce trauma after ending their marriage. Divorce trauma refers to the emotional and psychological distress… Read More »
Core Values You and Your Partner Should Share
Marriage is no walk in the park. It takes a lot of effort. It can be challenging at times, especially when the partners are not on the same page. It’s OK to have different interests, but when it comes to core values, it’s best that you and your spouse be in agreement. Having compatible… Read More »
What Not to Do If You Are a Victim of Infidelity
When you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s because you trust them. You have no concerns about them looking at other men or women because you know they’ll come home to you. But what if they don’t? Cheating happens. Many people think their spouse would never cheat on them, but many people do go… Read More »
Supporting a Friend During Divorce
As a good friend, you want to help and support your friends during their times of sadness and tragedy. However, when a friend is going through a divorce, you may not know what to say or do. It can be an awkward time. Unfortunately, there’s not a universal script that we can use. So… Read More »
What to Do Before Ending Your Marriage
Struggling with your marriage? You’re not alone. You may be forced to make a decision: Should you stay or should you go? It would be easier in many cases to just leave, but should you give up so easily? Couples who want to build long-lasting relationships need to hang in there. In a sense,… Read More »