I've written in the past about not letting divorce enter any portion of your marriage. Some of the best marriage advice I've ever heard is it should never be spoken, used as a threat, or even joked about. That is key to having a lasting marriage. But what happens when you've done that, and you don't like it? Or, you don't like your spouse? Is saying no to divorce and … [Read more...]
6 Critical Questions to Ask Before You Think About Divorce
I wish we lived in a world where everyone is happily married, but in real life, I know that is far from true. Many people are unhappily married and the reasons why are plentiful. Some unhappy marriages can turn into happy ones if both parties are willing to put in the work. Others will fail even if measures are taken to save what once was. Sadly, in some cases, divorce is … [Read more...]
Couples: Is It Okay to Stay Together Only Because of the Kids?
Marriage is designed to last a lifetime. Most enter their union with intentions to stay with the man or woman they love until death. But life happens and people change. People grow apart, heartache and pain find their way in, and the marriage you once thought would last forever, starts to fall apart. And sometimes it’s not some unexpected event that disrupts the peace within … [Read more...]