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The Most Common form of Abuse Experienced by Christian Women in MarriageIs Divorce Harder for Christians than for Everyone Else?What God and the Bible Really Say About Divorce- Is it Time to Get a Divorce? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMaking a decision whether to get a divorce or not is an awfully difficult choice that a person must make in his/her lifetime. One has to think about a lot of important factors, like children, the number of years you’ve been together, the major differences, and the possible effects of divorce on ...
Views: 1850 - I want to be faithful in marriage - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiOnce you have taken your vows, don't do anything to break that trust. You have both taken vows to be faithful in every way to one another. Now it's time to believe in one another and trust your partner. You have taken the plunge and made the biggest commitment of your life. But statistics ...
Views: 1848(2 votes) - My Husband Eats Too Much: Helping My Husband Change His Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Eats Too Much: Helping My Husband Change His Eating Habits She's at it again! There she goes eating five brownies in a row. Just last night, she ate two pieces of pie with ice cream on them. What will it be tomorrow? Cake, cookies, fudge, an entire pizza? It is difficult to ...
Views: 1846 - Why Leave it Too Late to Save Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Nicole BaikieThis is a question I have given a great deal of thought too. Why is it that the minute someone hears a strange noise coming from their engine they immediately take their car into the mechanics for an expert opinion but their relationships can run itself into the ground for years and they will ...
Views: 1846(2 votes) - Recovery from Rejection and Break-Ups - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2016 from Darlene LancerBecause our nervous system is wired to need others, rejection is painful. Romantic rejection especially hurts. Feeling lonely and missing connection share the evolutionary purpose of survival and reproduction. Ideally, loneliness should encourage you reach out to others and maintain your ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - Using the Married Filing Joint Status during Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from David KaneAn area that needs to be examined while you are going through the divorce process is determining the tax filing status that will be the most advantageous to you. During the pre-divorce year(s), you have a couple of options that can increase or reduce your tax liability depending on which filing ...
Views: 1845 - I'd Rather Not Say - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI was on the MRT train with a new friend the other day, and he asked me what caused my marriage to end. We were both standing, dangling from different handrail supports. I looked around. We were surrounded by a lot of other commuters. This person is not exactly soft-spoken either. I ...
Views: 1843(4 votes) - Marriage, Divorce, and the Economy: No Excuse for Irresponsible Parenting - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Rosalind SedaccaIs our down-turned economy having an effect on divorce in the United States and other nations around the world? While it’s too early for statistical evidence, reports from marriage counselors and divorce attorneys around the globe are in agreement. They’re finding many couples who were ready to ...
Views: 1841(3 votes) - 4 Reasons To Swap Regret Over Your Breakup for Excitement - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Michael BroderIf you’ve recently experienced a relationship breakup, regret is one of the many emotions you might be experiencing. But regret is usually just a form of temporary and needless pain. Here are a few perspectives to make the end of your relationship an exciting and bright start to a new ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Bouncing Back After a Divorce or Rupture - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Ligia HoubenI f you are going through a divorce or a romantic break-up you may be experiencing many emotions....from anger, fear, disappointment, hopelessness toward the future, sadness, to grief (this emotion sometimes is not recognized, but it can be real). In many cases divorce is not a devastating loss, ...
Views: 1838(9 votes) - How to Get Through a Breakup Without Bitterness - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Laura SmithSince your breakup, are you calling everyone you know and recounting the story over and over and over about how he did that or he said this or can you believe what he’s up to now? Let me ask you another question then: What about YOU? You see, I fell into that trap too. HE was awful. HE ...
Views: 1834 - Common Sense With A Spiritual Aspect On Divorce! Part 1. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Brian AllenHello, I have seven parts to cover on the above title this is the first part: Its just seems so easy these days to get married and when it doesn’t work out for what ever reasons then just get a divorcé. Well yes in theory but it’s not as easy as that as you may or may not know. I guess ...
Views: 1830 - I Cheated On My Husband He Found Out: My Husband Found Out That I Was Cheating On Him - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyI Cheated On My Husband He Found Out: My Husband Found Out That I Was Cheating On Him If you study the statistic, you will notice that the divorce rate has increased over the years. Couples have cited a variety of reasons for the cause of divorce and one of the most common one is none other ...
Views: 1827 - Dr. Romance: Got a Tough Ex? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Tina TessinaRelationships: Three Tips to Dealing with a Really Difficult Ex-Spouse Dr. Romance’s three tips to dealing with a difficult ex. 1. Choose your battles. One of my clients once said “I don’t want to die on that hill.” She meant: that battle isn’t worth what it will cost me – I’ll ignore ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - So, how do you heal anger when you want to rip someone’s head off? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Adele TheronWhat do you do when you are SO angry you want to rip someone’s head off? You actually think you COULD drown your kids or bash someone with your shopping trolley and you are not sure how to control it. In those moments, if another hippy tells you “you need to relax” or recommends that you try ...
Views: 1825 - Book Review: Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends, 3rd ed - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Divorce. Divorce is a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage and releasing the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. Carolyn Ellis is the Official Guide to Divorce. Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends, 3rd ed, ...
Views: 1824 - Families Don’t Have To Be Ruined In Order To Get A Divorce - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Belinda Rachman, Esq.You are preaching to the choir when you outline the emotional and financial devastation that can be wrought on emotionally vulnerable couples who get involved in the adversarial system that IS divorce court. I was a child of a litigated divorce. I taught emotionally disturbed children from ...
Views: 1823 - Rewriting the Script :After Divorce the Process - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Dr. Carol BateyRewriting the Script: After Divorce Carol S. Batey After the divorce was over, “I asked, where I go from here?” I would like to share my process for myself about my marriage ending, learning to live in the present without partner and looking into the future. My for process ...
Views: 1823 - NO FAULT DIVORCE – what does this mean to us? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Adele TheronInstant rewards and instant healing has a much nicer ring to it, then the words combined; LONG – TERM. However if waiting that particular extended time will further HELP in the long run it stirs the question if waiting is more worthwhile. But how do you determine what works best for you? ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - It's Not Divorce That Screws Up Your Kids. But Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Dominique NicoleAs a divorce coach, product of divorce , two-time divorce survivor… and living in a very blended family, I’m very familiar with the effect “mud-slinging” of the ex has on children. I’d like to start out by saying that children of divorce, have it much harder than the adults involved. They are ...
Views: 1819 - My Spouse Wants a Divorce - I've Been Served with a Petition for Dissolution, What do I do Now? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Lance Claery"My Spouse Wants a Divorce - I've Been Served with a Petition for Dissolution, What do I do Now?" By Lance Claery, Partner at Los Angeles and San Diego Law firm Claery & Green, LLP If you have been served with a California petition for dissolution of your marriage (divorce), you are likely ...
Views: 1819(4 votes) - How To Leave A Marriage When You Have Nothing: How To Leave My Husband When I Have Nothing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesHow To Leave A Marriage When You Have Nothing: How To Leave My Husband When I Have Nothing Ever imagine finding ways to leave your spouse even when you really don't want to? You may have fleeting moments of thinking that leaving could change your whole life. Some people have actually done ...
Views: 1815 - The One Secret to Intimacy, Trust and Love - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Ken EllsworthWhen we begin a relationship we start off by revealing parts of ourselves, our likes and dislikes, what I like to call our preferences. These include things such as politics, religion, our favorite movies, the food we like, basically our thoughts, views and beliefs. If we agree, like and accept ...
Views: 1815 - How To Survive Your First Christmas Alone - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Annie O'NeillYour first Christmas alone doesn’t have to be terrible. Make sure that you plan what you are going to do well in advance and that you arrange to keep busy over the holiday period. Be organised and don’t leave any spare time when you might brood. Don’t worry about what your ex partner is ...
Views: 1814 - My Marriage Is Making Me Miserable: My Marriage Is Making Me Depressed - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Marriage Is Making Me Miserable: My Marriage Is Making Me Depressed There are three things that are essential to the success of any relationship: 1. Love 2. Attraction 3. Trust For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the attraction part of a ...
Views: 1814 - Bet You Don't Know How To Apologize - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2016 from Tina TessinaAre you and your partner having a tough time getting over an argument? Here are some tips to help. 1. Surrender to your responsibility. When you become aware that you have made a mistake, admit it and apologize. Use it as an opportunity to learn and grow. You don’t have to be afraid of ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Why Love Relationships Fail - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Bob MakranskyLove relationships fail because at no time in our training by society are we given a factual model of what a love relationship is, or how to make one succeed. There are fundamentally three levels on which intimate relationships operate, and our social training only prepares us to deal with one ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - DIVORCE: A TRANSFORMATION PROCESS - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerThe emotional unbonding that can occur during divorce is the cornerstone for transformation and is my focus. The task of emotional separation involves unbonding romantic and dependent aspects of the relationship, and mourning. This is the stage where growth and transformation unfold. It includes ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - How to Cope With Divorce: Sara’s 7 Steps to Heal Her Broken Heart - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Donna Marie ThompsonDivorce. Whoever thought it would be happening to you? To most people, there was no way that this was happening to them. What ever happened to till death do us part? Tame the Pain of Divorce There are many ways to cope with the pain of divorce - no one way works for everyone. Luckily, ...
Views: 1810 - 6 Things I Wish I Knew Then That I Know Now After My Divorce (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN) | DivorceForce - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownWe always hear people say, "I wish I knew then what I know now," so here is some help if you are navigating a divorce now ... 1.Believe in Yourself! Three words that are so powerful they can change any "I can't into "I can". When you hear the words "I want a divorce", there will be times ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - COMING TO THE TABLE - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sadie SheafeOften couples carry baggage from relationship-to-relationship. They do not realize that their new relationships fail as a result of the previous baggage. In any new relationship there is always one constant…themselves! Often, problems first arise with the couple's intimacy. These can have ...
Views: 1808(2 votes) - Get Your Man Back - Hot Ideas Which Work - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Dean SandersWant some great information on how to get your ex guy back? Very well, below are a few ideas that might just meet your needs exactly. Keep in mind, having your guy back again depends upon what went down between the two of you and just how you have treated things since the separation. If you have ...
Views: 1808 - Common Sense with a Spiritual Aspect On Divorce! Part 4 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Brian AllenSo now you are divorced on paper its official and every one says “you should have a party and celebrate”….. Why? Is it really some thing to celebrate? Let’s look and see. So many people are like sheep, they feel if they don’t do the normal thing or the popular thing then they will lose face. ...
Views: 1807 - Common Sense With A Spiritual Aspect On Divorce! Part 5. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Brian AllenHello every one and welcome to part 5 of my 7 part blog that looks at divorce with lots of common sense but with a spiritual aspect to it all. Ok so now we are single and we shall treat this part as if we are now looking to hook up again, find a partner, lover or any other label you wish to put ...
Views: 1806 - The Benefits of Co-Mediation: Seeing Both Sides of Every Story - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Brian JamesEvery situation has two complex and unique perspectives and the ability to interpret, empathize and identify with each side is a benefit divorcing couples must not take lightly. Having a mediation team composed of a male and a female allows C.E.L. and Associates to offer an approach to ...
Views: 1804 - The Divorce Process and Laws in California - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from James WalshThe spirit of California is no doubt Western and most certainly has its anchoring in the culture of the United States. Being a border and coastal state, Californian culture has been greatly influenced by several large immigrant populations, especially those from Latin America and East Asia. ...
Views: 1803 - Child Custody Agreements - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Steven CarlsonWhen the custody of children is at stake in a divorce, the issuance of a divorce decree may be complicated and delayed. In some cases, the courtroom has become a battlefield for parents who are disputing the role of the custodial parent or disputing child custody. In such cases, judges today ...
Views: 1802 - 6 Incredible Tips For Fathers To Win The Custody Battle - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2018 from Caitlyn BellA child custody case could be more disheartening than expected. Until the final date, both the mother and the father stay at the edge of their seats because the thought of not being able to see the child every day is in itself, depressing. Some shocking custody facts about the U.S. over the ...
Views: 1800 - When Your Relationship is Rocky, Look Right at Your Expectations - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Michael BroderOne of the best ways to think of a relationship on the rocks is to reflect on your expectations for your relationship. What are they? What is it that you really want from your partner? What could your partner do now that would — from your point of view — make the relationship work again? Make a ...
Views: 1800 - My Husband Says He Wants A Divorce But Says He Loves Me: Most Effective Ways To Save Your Troubled Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Says He Wants A Divorce But Says He Loves Me: Most Effective Ways To Save Your Troubled Marriage Saving any marriage is not an easy task, but with the right amount of hard work and dedication, you can get your relationship back on track with the person you love. Most couples who ...
Views: 1797 - Why does he/she duped me? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemHave you ever been duped in a relationship? Have you ever trusted your partner and in return you get a breakup certificate? Am sure you have witnessed a situation where after accepting him/her as a lover they immediately turn you down. It happens all the time but the obvious question is why ...
Views: 1797 - Finding Your Spouse’s Assets - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Edward Amaral, Jr., Esq.Some divorces are friendly, while many others are hostile. Spouses in a hostile divorce should be more aware of many things. It is not uncommon for one spouse with greater financial resources to hide his assets, which would reduce the value of the marital assets that are subject to division. ...
Views: 1796 - My Divorce Journal - The Difference Between Pity and Love - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was looking at whether I feel more alive in a crisis. This week I’m looking at the difference between pity and love. Then – 4/10/2004 “Journal question – What is the difference between pity and love? To feel pity for someone is to feel bad for them without having a strong ...
Views: 1794 - How to Avoid the 5 Divorce Mistakes that Keep you from Moving On - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltAlthough feeling overwhelmed and confused during divorce is normal, avoiding these common boomer mistakes can save you unnecessary drama and stress so you can move on with your life. Missing the Big Picture. Divorce feels awful because as a society, none of us are taught to plan ahead for ...
Views: 1793 - My Husband Has Changed In Bed: My Husband Is Different In Bed - Making Your Husband Happy In Bed In Order To Save This Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Has Changed In Bed: My Husband Is Different In Bed - Making Your Husband Happy In Bed In Order To Save This Marriage Some people think that sex is a superficial way in making your husband happy in bed in order to save this marriage of yours. However, sex is one of the special gifts ...
Views: 1793 - You Can't Fall Apart Now - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2014 from Tina Tessina3 Tips to Maintaining Your Sanity During Divorce Dr. Romance’s three tips to maintaining sanity during divorce. 1. Know your rights: If you’re even considering divorce, spend the money for one consult with a reputable, good attorney (preferably, recommended by a friend who went through ...
Views: 1793 - Self-growth Tips for Men Getting Divorced - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from LEO AVERBACHThe breakup of my marriage hit me like a train. At some level I knew it could happen but when the crash came, my world just disintegrated. In a flash I was no longer a husband, I was struggling to be a father and trust, built up over twenty years, was completely broken. We were a wreck and I was ...
Views: 1792 - Do You Respect The EX? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Tina TessinaYou're divorced, but you still see your ex. How do you handle it? Here are three tips to help. 1. Treat your ex as politely as you treat your friends or co-workers. Don’t be as familiar as you used to be. A little less familiarity will generate a little more respect. Say “Hello”, ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Can Having an Affair Save a Marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Sam SmithDepending on where you research, between 40 and 50 percent of all first marriages result in a divorce. Marriage is not what it was fifty years ago, and the role of each partner has changed dramatically over the years. In the 1950s and 1960s, men worked and were the breadwinners for the family ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - A Guide for Blended Families (Step Parenting) - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriA blended family or step parenting can be a very big challenge for everyone involved. The following are some guidelines to make the new family unit function more effectively. 1. Be Patient – A natural family is created slowly, yet a blended family is more abrupt. Allow time for ...
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