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Regrets of Women in Toxic Marriages
Some people want to end their relationships at the slightest hiccup, while others will try to endure for the long run. However, being in a toxic marriage is no easy task. They may do what they can to try to save their marriage, but the longer they stay, the more sadness, anger, and resentment… Read More »
Divorce Dilemma: Why You Feel Like the Bad Guy
Relationships are complicated, and ending them can be even more complex. In a divorce, it’s not uncommon for both spouses to feel like the bad guy, even when the split is amicable. There are several reasons why this might happen. First, it’s important to understand that divorce is not simple. Whether you have been… Read More »
Divorcing When You Have a Special Needs Child
Parenting is not easy, and things are much harder when you have a child who is disabled in some way. Caring for a special needs child is different and complex in many ways. Things can get even trickier when you decide you want to end your marriage. If you and the other parent are… Read More »
Should I Waive Alimony or Child Support in a Divorce?
Many people want out of their marriages but are scared to divorce due to the nastiness that is often involved. There is often a lot of tension involved, especially when alimony and child support are involved. People don’t typically like paying these ordered amounts, but they are often required by the court if one… Read More »
Marriages More Likely to End When Women Are Breadwinners
Traditionally, men have been the breadwinners, working to provide for their families while the women stayed at home to tend to children and take care of the household. Things have changed dramatically since then. In the past few decades, women have come out of the house and climbed up the corporate ladder. Many women… Read More »
Tips to Avoid Divorce
When people think of marriages ending, their minds tend to turn to worst-case scenarios such as infidelity or major financial issues. However, that is not always the case. In most cases, it’s not that dramatic. The couple simply grows apart. They disconnect little by little along the way, until after 15 or 20 years… Read More »
Things That Make a Divorce More Challenging
If you’ve ever been a divorce or know someone who has, you know it’s not a generally happy experience. Yes, there may be some relief, but there’s a lot of stress and complications involved as well. Divorces are emotionally draining and there are some things that can make them even more so. Read on… Read More »
How Cultural and Personal Values Can Predict Divorce
What causes marriages to break up? There are a lot of reasons, from financial reasons to infidelity to simply growing apart. A person’s values can also lead to divorce, as seen in a survey conducted by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Their findings show that interaction between the cultural and personal values… Read More »
Signs of a Dying Marriage
Is your marriage headed for divorce? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. You may think everything is fine because there haven’t been any major issues. But is your marriage really all that great? Are you happy? Think about this and keep in mind that even the small things can build up over time and eventually… Read More »
Signs a Gray Divorce is Imminent
It’s common for younger couples to get divorced, but those who are at retirement age? Not so much. Gray divorce is the term used for divorce among couples who are over 50 years old. Gray divorces are on the rise and have increased dramatically since the 1990s. In fact, gray divorces were once considered… Read More »