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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- Best Tips For Men Going Through Divorce - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Kyle MorrisonDivorce can be a very tiresome undertaking. It requires potency, mental, emotional, and physical stability, financial resources, as well as time to go through it. Considering the mentioned things, who may not get stressed out? So to overcome divorce and the stuff it includes, let us bring ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Brains, Trains and the local 5:15 to CooCooville - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Thomas MichaelsWhen we were separating, one of the comments my soon-to-be ex made to me was “You’ll never find another person like me ever again”. I Thought for a minute, and replied: “If I no longer want to be with YOU, why would I look for someone LIKE you? Duh. When God handed out brains my ex thought He ...
Views: 670(1 vote) - Breakups and Divorce from the Perspective of Family Constellations - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Patzia GonzalezHappiness has a very short attention span, it forgets what came before. Unhappiness, on the other hand, has a very long memory. Bert Hellinger “Sexual relations create a deep and binding bond. When a man takes a woman as his woman; and a woman takes a man as her man, sexual ...
Views: 2642(1 vote) - But I Just Need Some Closure! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Patzia GonzalezThe grief you cry out from draws you toward union. Your pure sadness that wants help is the secret cup. Rumi One of the hardest things for someone going through a breakup is fighting those relentless urges to contact the ex. "I just need some closure. I need some answers; I ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Can A Separation Save Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Lee BaucomIn the past few days, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones announced they are separating. Reportedly, the reason for the separation is to “take some time apart and work on themselves.” The 13 year marriage has endured Douglas’ throat cancer and Zeta-Jones’ diagnosis of suffering from ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - Can An At-Home DNA Test Be Legally Binding? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Maura LCan An At-Home DNA Test Be Legally Binding? Having a legally binding, or court admissible DNA test done can be an expensive process. Choosing an at-home, or self collected test can bothn save you money and speed up the process. An at home DNA test can be legally binding as long as the proper ...
Views: 3307(2 votes) - 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) - Can I Stop My Divorce? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nea Joy JusticeCan I stop my divorce? I’m sorry you’re in a predicament that leads you to ask this question, but you’re not alone. In the United States, more than 50% of brides and grooms give up on living happily ever after. Instead of renewing vows and growing old together, their marriages end in divorce. ...
Views: 1521(3 votes) - Caution: The Starbucks Police Is Listening - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you might have seen my post: "Note to woman blabbing in the corner of Starbucks: The expiration date on blaming you parents for your misfortune is long past." If you know me at all, you know I'm an observer of the human spirit and the human ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Checklists For Divorce Mediator - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAfter endless talks and arguments, you can’t take it anymore. Both of you have decided that divorce is the solution and there’s no other way. You can’t live another minute with each other anymore. So, one of you walks out of the house. So, now is the time to think of your checklists for your ...
Views: 874(2 votes) - Child and Spousal Support - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Tom StutzmanDivorce can never be easy on a man and a woman, but it is even harder for children to deal with. When it comes to marriage, around 35 percent of couples will file for divorce. Many of those people have children, and child support arrangements must be made based on the father's and mother's ...
Views: 851(2 votes) - Children- The True Victim Of Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe family is the basic unit of society and every care should be taken to preserve it by the state, church and the family itself. However, if counseling and reconciliation cannot solve the conflict within the family, divorce maybe seen as the best solution. To couples with kids however the ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - 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) - Committed Relationships: Use Them to Grow Towards Self-Understanding and True Love - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from V. Ivana FosterSociety generally considers that relationships owe us happiness and bliss ever after. While happy couples do exist, divorce statistics indicate a great majority of relationships are simply not happy after the first glow dims. Relationships Free of Dependence This less appealing reality ...
Views: 1608(2 votes) - Communication Breakdown: Steps To Better Communication With Your Spouse to Avoid Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferEvery couple has a communication breakdown in their marriage at some point. In fact, most couples have numerous breakdowns in communication throughout their marriage. Communication is really a simple thing, but somehow as humans, we complicate things and blur the lines of communication with ...
Views: 2975(1 vote) - Coping With Divorce for Men – 3 Rules for Happiness After Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Kyle MorrisonCoping with divorce for men can be confusing and frustrating. The reason is simple – support and help isn’t easy to find when it comes to men dealing with divorce. Living in the aftermath of divorce will feel like being in a slippery slope where no matter how hard you try to claw and struggle; ...
Views: 5661(1 vote) - Dating After Divorce 101 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Shane BoydThe dating after divorce topic is a touchy one. Let's face it, dating after a divorce is difficult and sometimes seems impossible. Divorces are stressful and are sometimes a financial strain. You can be emotionally drained after the divorce and the last thing you want to think about is dating ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: How Do I Make Him Understand? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: How do I make him understand? So my soon-to-be-ex is still in the house as well as myself! This is not working! He keeps trying to make things better, but I don't feel anything for him anymore. He has been better to me but is still very rude to our son and says hurtful ...
Views: 1876(2 votes) - DETACHING FROM THE PAST - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersOur physical bodies are made up of energy. The earth is also comprised of energy. Thoughts are also comprised of energy. So much of what is around us from our thoughts and past relationships is energetic garbage that just needs to be removed from our energy field. In a 30 minute session the ties ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - Director - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Doris JeanetteTo lose your partner is always painful. It is a heartbreak, any way you look at it. It hurts. Your body aches and your heart feels like it is going to explode. And you are face to face with the most important decision in your life. The choice you make at this moment determines how the rest of ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Discover How to Date Your Spouse Again - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Mika MaddelaFor many people, a trial separation means the end of your marriage. For others, it means a new beginning for their marriage. Marriage separation gives couples a chance to evaluate what they want out of their life and how their spouse fits in. If you and your spouse are temporarily separated to ...
Views: 10680(1 vote) - Discover the Five Essential Tips For Financial Wellness During Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Lori Snyder"The waste of money cures itself, for soon there is no more to waste." -M.W. Harrison Divorce is a major undertaking and transitional time for many. Your emotions are usually running very high during the beginning of your divorce. There are many mixed feelings; you will feel like you are on ...
Views: 2168(3 votes) - Divorce & Parenting: Bashing Your Ex is Bad News for Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Rosalind SedaccaWe all do it from time to time. Make a sarcastic comment about our ex, criticize something they did or didn’t do, gesture or grimace our faces when referring to our former spouse. When we do it in front of, near or within hearing distance of our children, we set ourselves up for a hornet’s nest ...
Views: 3516(2 votes) - Divorce - Breaking Up or Breaking Free? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Barbara KellySo often, when I speak with someone who is divorced, the word "failure" comes up. We have been taught by religion, our families, and our culture that divorce is a failure of commitment. The following stories illustrate the transformative power of divorce. Whether you are the person who ...
Views: 1404(2 votes) - Divorce Advice - Make Them Pay Dearly and Both of You Will Go Broke - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Daryl CampbellThis is not going to be pretty. A wonderful marriage has gone south and instead of getting out while there is still some semblance of love and respect something vicious is coming down the highway. The two of you are getting a divorce and as you see it only one person can win this war. Your ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Divorce Stress? Navigating New Household Routines - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellQ: Dear Susie: I have always been the “go-to” person who can always the job done. Lately I feel off-balance. In our marriage we shared responsibilities for the household, kids, and one another. Over time, as it became clear that we had different goals, our marriage could not survive. Though I ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Divorce to Remarriage: What Happens When You Rush to Wed The Second Time Around - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Alyssa Johnson50% of first marriages end in divorce. 75% of those divorcees will remarry. At least 60% of those remarriages will end in a re-divorce. Sobering statistics aren't they? But why are they this high? 50% of first marriages end in divorce I'm not even going to make a guess at the reason for ...
Views: 8104(1 vote) - Divorce – how it affects the children - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Richard FrenchCouples who are about to get divorced should know that their decision could have a negative impact on their child's long-term academic performance. The consequences of parental divorce may lead to higher school drop-out rates among children whose parents are getting a divorce, compared to their ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Do You Need a Love Spell to Get Your Ex Back? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2017 from Katarina PhangMaybe you’ve tried every strategy that you can think of to lure your ex boyfriend back into your arms and back into your life but it just doesn’t seem to be working. You have tried playing hard to get; you’ve tried obsessing over what he’s doing and calling every hour; you’ve showed up ...
Views: 16218(3 votes) - Don’t Do These 13 Things When Co-Parenting - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Lee BlockCo-parenting is not a laughing matter when you are divorced. What I find to be amazing is that when you were married, you agreed on how to parent your children, but now that you are divorced, everything is a battle. And, co-parenting is hard work. Throw in bitterness, anger and general ...
Views: 4151(5 votes) - Dr. Romance: 3 Tips to Letting Go of Pain - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Tina TessinaIf your marriage ends in divorce, you lose more than the marriage itself. Even if your marriage had problems, or you were the one who wanted out, you still will have grief over the dreams and hopes which have died with the relationship. The overwhelming feeling of loss can be confusing and ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - Dr. Romance: Don't Call Your Ex! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Tina TessinaWant to know how to handle being dumped? It's less about communication than you think! DO put it in perspective If you're dumped, it hurts. But count your lucky stars. You don't have a relationship if the other person's not really interested. DO understand that there were problems already ...
Views: 2200(2 votes) - Dr. Romance: Tips for Divorced Dads - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Tina TessinaWhat can divorced dads do to help raise healthy, successful boys when they don't see their sons as often as they want? Here are some tips for non-custodial fathers who want to make certain they raise successful men. 1. Stay connected with your boy. Find a way to get over the differences ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - Early Signs a New Relationship Won't Last - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Gregory SmithThe following article originally appeared on www.midlifebachelor.com on June 14, 2009 ... Choosing to invest in a new relationship directly affects your own level of personal happiness especially in the near-term ... and so it is extremely important to keep your eyes and ears open, and be ...
Views: 7314(5 votes) - Five Things to Avoid to Win Her Love Back - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Andrew HunterSoon after finding yourself dumped, it could be harder for many men to win their exes back. They can not endure the hurt that they are dealing with after being so terribly damaged. Some men around simply want their girlfriends back because they really want to confirm it to themselves and to the ...
Views: 4424(4 votes) - For The Weak At Heart, How To See Things You Do Not See About You And Others - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Dr Char Richards, DD,Msd,CHT,NLP,CLC,DEFor The Weak At Heart The Best Things Are The One Given To Times Of People Seeing What Is Really Important To Them, Such As Our Children, Our Lovers, Family, Friends And Other Loved Ones Because Some People Get Stuck In Spots Where They Think Only One Thing Matters Or They Are Hurt Or ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Get An Ex Back - Common Mistakes to Avoid When You Get An Ex Back - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Kevin TeoWhen you want to get an ex back after you’ve broken up, be careful to avoid the following four mistakes that can make your ex detest you more and avoid you in the process. Don’t worry, avoiding these mistake will be easy once you know what they are. Mistake 1 - Begging Your Ex Begging ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Happy children after a divorce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Bertrand DoryWhen there is a break-up or a divorce, children are usually the ones that are suffering so much! I lived this and I know the pain my daughter was in when her parents decided to divorce. In fact, her whole world crumble, and with it her safety, part of her identity, the loss of the family, the ...
Views: 1520(3 votes) - Heal Your Heart in Just 21 Days - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanConventional wisdom says it takes just 21 days to establish a new habit. So what if that new habit involves getting over a breakup? Is it possible to exorcise your ex, clear your head, and heal your heart in just 3 weeks? It is when you enroll in a crash course in breakup survival, immerse ...
Views: 3167(3 votes) - Heartbreaker 101: How to Heal Your Heart and Be Glad He’s Gone! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanThere’s no denying it. Breaking up is oh-so hard to do, especially in today’s 24-hour techno-savvy world of Facebook, Twitter, and post-breakup booty calls arranged via sexting. Before you get down in the dumps about getting dumped (or even if you did the dumping), the following five tips will ...
Views: 3310(6 votes) - Honeymoon Sex, Are You Kidding Me?! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Pamela SchulteI know, I know. Everyone expects to have sex on their honeymoon, right?! That's what you hear your whole life. Sex on your wedding night - to finally consummate the relationship, then sex, sex, sex and more sex throughout the entire honeymoon. After all, this is the person you've been saving ...
Views: 2525(2 votes) - How listening to music can help healing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Adele TheronMusic is – The art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. Music is an incredible aspect of life that is quite often not recognised of it true potential and value it holds. According to an article on “Mail ...
Views: 1856(3 votes) - How Long Should Marriage Vows Last? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Elsabe SmitI recently wrote an article in which I explained that any relationship has a natural duration, after which it ends – unless the people in the relationship hold on to the relationship for dear life. This raised a question about marriage vows. Divorce statistics prove to us time and again ...
Views: 2542(1 vote) - How to Communicate More Effectively with a Difficult Ex - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Nancy KayDoes your stomach churn at the thought of having to communicate with your ex? Would you rather clean out a 45 gallon fish tank than contact your ex about the kids’ holiday schedule? Many former spouses continue to experience significant difficulties in the ways that they communicate with each ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - How To Decipher A Man: Does He Say What He Means And Means What He Says? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Katarina PhangMy male best friend from my home country recently, in a state of panic, IMed me, "Where are you? I need to talk. It's really urgent." When we finally talked he was shaking in anguish: he found out his wife was cheating on him with the next-door neighbor and the guy's wife informed him at 3 am a ...
Views: 10839(3 votes) - How to forget your old relationship - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHow to forget someone you love Long ago when it used to take me more than three days to forget about someone I used to do the same wrong practices people do when they get into a relationship but as I read a lot about psychology I discovered that forgetting someone you love would take a maximum ...
Views: 3667(1 vote) - How To Get Relationship Counseling - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Sara ApplesEveryone of us at one point or another may need relationship counseling. Some people think that relationship counseling is for couples, while in reality all couples-to-be, family members, employees with their employers, and clients with their professionals can make use of it during troubling ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - How to Live with and *Understand* an Angry Spouse - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Rabbi Shlomo SlatkinOne of the most common yet challenging issues I see when working with couples is anger. Anger is one of the most powerful and most destructive human emotions. The long-term damage it can have on a marriage can be irreparable as it tears apart the trust and safety in a relationship. Here are a ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - How to Recover From a Broken Heart - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonHow many times has your heart been broken? The answer to this question will go some way towards predicting how easily you might recover or otherwise from your broken heart. How badly your heart has been broken will also assist in predicting the difficulty or ease with which you recover. ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - How to stop a divorce - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Valerie W. MooreWhen you attend a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary, you tend to look at them with awe. How does a couple live together for that long and look so happy about it. Well the answer is simply this – they may not always have been happy, but they have tried to resolve their problems and make a success ...
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