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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- "How To Identify What The Question "Should I get a divorce?" Means To You" - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Karl AugustineDeciding about whether you should get a divorce or not is an agonizing experience to go through. If you are asking yourself "should I get a divorce?", you've been thinking about your relationship's state for a while or an isolated incident that occurred was so terrible, that you want to just ...
Views: 1514 - How To Deal With Child Custody Issues - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from matthew inghamThe custody issue can be and often does become highly contested. In a lot of divorce scenarios the husband and the wife are able to settle all of the issues outside of court except the custody issue. When this happens, the ex's will schedule a final hearing whereby they will appear in the ...
Views: 1514 - Dear Dr. Romance: I don't think I want to be in this relationship after all - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am currently reading your book, The 10 Smartest Decisions a Woman can Make Before 40 and absolutely loving it. I have been married for a year and four months and we are going through a really tough time right now. I have suggested counseling and my husband ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Fathers Preferred Over Mothers For Child Custody - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Mike HatcherWhen it comes to custody decision, mothers have always been the primary candidate for residential custody, while fathers only get visiting rights. The situation often gets reversed in case mother is “not good enough” to be able to take care of the child according to the investigation done by ...
Views: 1510 - Getting Your Ex Back – How To Get Your Ex Into Wanting You Back - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Kevin TeoA breakup with your ex is no doubt a painful experience, and it can be nerve wrecking to devise a plan in getting your ex back. But what if you could have your ex want you back instead? That's actually possible, and here's what you can incorporate in a plan in getting your ex back. Make ...
Views: 1510 - Prepare for Divorce (by: Dr. Anne Brown PhD, RN) | DivorceForce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownDivorce with dignity! Be committed to be on the healing in two years not five year track! Children want to be normal again, not kids of those divorcing parents who are always fighting. Believe in yourself and what the future holds! Lean into the divorce, move through one step at a time, don't ...
Views: 1510 - Surviving Your Divorce when the Courts are New to Emotional Abuse! (by: Dr. Anne Brown RNCS) - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownPrepare to Fight When one person only wants to control and sabotage during the divorce, mediation is usually not an option and a waste of money. I have seen victims of emotional abuse in their marriage be victims of mediation because they are the only person bringing adult behavior to the ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - ***The Impact of Divorce on Families - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanAs a licensed mental health professional, I work with many individuals, couples, and families who are affected by divorce. I see the devastating effects that breakups can have and am dedicated to helping people develop the skills to cope with experiences like divorce. Major Disruptions The ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - Ten Quick Tips to Survive Divorce and the Holidays! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Dominique NicoleTen Quick Tips to Survive Divorce and the Holidays The holidays can be a rough time for those recently divorced or those facing it soon. With all the emphasis on family get togethers and social gatherings, it can feel like an agonizing and long stretch of time for many. So, what can you ...
Views: 1505 - Be the Butterfly - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Meghan GehanOver the past two years, I’ve used various activities to cope with my divorce: yoga, meditation, coffee dates with friends, workshops and the OJC retreat, etc. One simple, yet effective coping mechanism has been inspirational quotes taped to my bathroom mirror. They change periodically depending ...
Views: 1504 - Advice During These Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Mike MillsMost of us experience economic problems every once in a while. This can be due to the economy itself but it may also be due to temporary setbacks that we experience in our lives. There are some options that are open to you, even if you live in a rural area and may have a difficulty in finding ...
Views: 1503 - Kim Kardashian's Divorce: a Reminder about Relationship Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Rosalind SedaccaSadly, celebrity divorces make all the headlines for all the wrong reasons. They showcase the most unconscious behavior, especially when it comes to relationships. Kim Kardashian’s marriage gone off tracks after such a short time is just one more example. It appears Kim spent more time ...
Views: 1502 - 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: 1501(1 vote) - The Division of Assets and Debts During a Divorce — How Mediation Can Help you Divide These in a Way That Makes Sense to Both of You. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Brian JamesWhether you have $10K or $10M in assets, the division of marital assets does not necessarily determine how much your divorce will cost you. The divorces we see on television, with high priced attorneys and high powered experts, do not have to be the rule, but the exception. Divorce mediation ...
Views: 1501 - 5 Things To Do To Get Over A Breakup and Feel Empowered - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Julia Maria NicaAt some point after sobbing one to many times you are probably going to find your self asking. What are some things to do to get over a breakup? When a relationship doesn't work out, and you look at it realistically. Most relationships are not healthy. A healthy relationship is designed with ...
Views: 1500 - Marital Counseling: How to Make The Most of the Opportunities of Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy FergusonPeople seek marriage counseling because they need help or are in pain. In any given couple, there is usually one who is more interested in counseling than the other. With a list of complaints, each partner usually feels compelled to make his/her case to the counselor about their spouse being ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - How to Bypass the Road to Divorce - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Phyllis GoldbergAre you and your partner worried about money in these uncertain times? During any economic crisis, couples have to face tough financial decisions. This can lead to an increase in stress and aggravate problems that already exist in your marriage. As you look back to when you first met, what ...
Views: 1497(4 votes) - For Relationship Success, Clear the Decks - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Marcia Naomi BergerIf you have unfinished business about a former relationship, you're not alone. Many of us enter a new relationship before really completing a former one. However, it’s important to gain a sense of closure about a past relationship in order to succeed in a new one. Closure, in the ...
Views: 1496 - Couples Splitting Up Should Try Mediation First - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Erin JohnstonMost couples separating or divorcing find that they are in a period of high conflict. Some have experienced constant arguments and fights for months or years; some are reacting to a sudden change of heart. Regardless of the circumstances and presentation conflict between the between the ...
Views: 1495(2 votes) - How To Fix Communication In A Marriage: Poor Communication In Marriage - Communication Problem In Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyHow To Fix Communication In A Marriage: Poor Communication In Marriage - Communication Problem In Marriage Now I'm really putting myself in the firing line - but with good cause. Why? Simple, really. Because I'm sick of the way both casual commentators and some of the experts ...
Views: 1492 - My Husband Is Always Annoyed With Me: Husband Gets Irritated Easily - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Jennifer SageMy Husband Is Always Annoyed With Me: Husband Gets Irritated Easily A successful marriage includes many compromises along with unbridled commitment and love. However, disagreements arise in even the best of marriages. A strong marriage, though, can avoid the small arguments and successfully ...
Views: 1492 - Phases To Breakup - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Smith Barlay"Families break up when they get hints you don't intend and miss hints that you do."(Robert Frost) Nowadays we witness many cases where couples breakup or divorce and it often comes as a surprise to us, because until that moment we had no clue about it. Still, there are always warning signs ...
Views: 1492 - How to Find the Best Divorce Coach for You - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from Karen FinnFor most people, divorce is made up of a bunch of unfamiliar events, requirements, emotions, and behaviors. It's usually a very confusing period of time. Because divorce is so confusing, unfamiliar and legal, it's in your best interest to have exactly the right experts to help you ...
Views: 1489 - Child Custody in Divorce Cases. Should You Make It A Fight? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from James GarrettChild custody issues are by far the most emotionally charged aspects of any divorce case. In no other area do the decisions made by you, by your spouse, or by the judge have a more lasting impact than those affecting the lives and future of your children. When faced with issues of child custody ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Breaking Up is Hard to Do!! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown(A simple way to let go with dignity) "The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread." Mother Teresa If schools had offered a course called "Breaking up is hard to do", I suspect we all would have enrolled. Why aren't we taught these difficult challenges ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Effects of Divorce on Children - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Eric C. CheshireEffects of Divorce on Children For a married couple with children, the impact of the divorce on children should be one of the biggest concerns when the question of a divorce is raised. Research shows that a child's reaction to divorce is greatly shaped by a number of factors, including age, ...
Views: 1481 - Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Diana, Last year, the holidays were a time of great sadness for me. It was the first Christmas and New Year that I have experienced on the heels of a terrible divorce. I was in love with my husband and didn’t want the divorce. A couple of months ago I started feeling better than I ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Do we pretend Divorce is an easy option? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Annie O'NeillThere was an article in the Daily Mail (Femail - onliine) today - 'Yes, of course, divorce shatters lives. So why DO we pretend it's an easy option?' by Yasmin ...
Views: 1480 - Separating from an Abusive Partner - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldIf you are in an abusive relationship and are seeking to separate or divorce from your partner, your safety may be at risk and your ability to achieve a reasonable separation agreement may be compromised. Abusive relationships are characterized by one party seeking power and control over the ...
Views: 1480 - How to solve a loveless marriage - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from tiggy maxIs it feasible to “bring back to life” a dead end marriage? If you're in what can sometimes feel like an empty loveless marriage, you may very well find yourself asking this question, time and time again. Sometimes, there is only one person in the relationship asking this question, and the ...
Views: 1479 - How to Win Your Ex Back - Tips to Recapture Their Heart! - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeAre you feeling depressed and sad for the reason that you just broke up with your ex? At present you want to know how to win your ex back. In that case this piece of writing is for you... I have experienced what you are experiencing. I was confused and lost at the time I broke up with my ...
Views: 1479 - My Husband Wants A Divorce But I Still Love Him: I Still Love My Husband Don't Want A Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaMy Husband Wants A Divorce But I Still Love Him: I Still Love My Husband Don't Want A Divorce Your husband has announced that he wants to divorce you. You love him still and have failed to make him understand the need to continue with the marriage. Obviously, you have reasons to feel ...
Views: 1476 - Relationships: Can A Relationship End Before Two People Hate Each Other? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship gets to a point where it is no longer working, each person is likely to feel different to how they felt in the beginning. When they spend time in each others company, they could be thinking about how long it will be until their time together will come to an end. However, ...
Views: 1476 - Wherever You Go, There You Are. - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Anthony DiazHow many times have we gone on vacation or somewhere away, have an amazing time only to return home wishing we were back? I don't know about you but it has happened to me countless times. Why does this phenomenon occur in our lives and what does it mean? When we are in a different place, ...
Views: 1476 - Dating After Divorce… - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Adele TheronI’m often asked: ‘When is a good time to start dating?’ One of the difficulties women face when they’re ready to start dating is where and how to start. Starting too soon or for the wrong reasons is not going to help re-build your self-confidence or help you become open to new intimate ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - How To Stop Being Possessive Wife: How To Stop Being Possessive With Husband - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenHow To Stop Being Possessive Wife: How To Stop Being Possessive With Husband Possessiveness in marriage is the desire to dominate or control every aspect of a spouse's life. It may be with regard to friendships and relationships, jobs, hobbies or even programmes that can be watched on TV. It ...
Views: 1475 - Ready for Divorce? - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Vikki Ziegler"Recession" may rhyme with "depression," but there are plenty of ways to avoid having the economy write the sonnet on your marriage and — more importantly, your happiness. By an almost two-to-one margin, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is seeing a drop in the number of divorces ...
Views: 1475 - 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: 1474(1 vote) - Go for Gold: 5 ways to avoid the divorce courts and head towards 50 golden years - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWhat are you headed towards? The divorce courts or your golden wedding anniversary? BLESSED MARRIAGE BLESSING B: Bonds of love need to be reinforced to keep the bonds strong, stronger and the strongest. L: Loving, long marriages are revered by society when we celebrate silver, golden and ...
Views: 1474 - 3 Tips to Thriving after Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Jenny PotterLife after divorce can be a challenge. Wait...let me restate that...life can be a challenge. Divorce can make the challenges feel insurmountable. At least it did for me. I fell madly in love at 19 and spent the next 18 years building a life with my soul mate. We created a life that appeared, ...
Views: 1473 - My Husband and I Sleep In Separate Rooms: Husband and Wife Sleeping In Separate Rooms - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Colten ReeseMy Husband and I Sleep In Separate Rooms: Husband and Wife Sleeping In Separate Rooms Lack of intimacy can destroy relationships although some of you guys may think that sex is not everything in a relationship. But deep down inside you, you will feel that there is something missing without ...
Views: 1473 - Anger ~ It's What's For Dinner - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Laura SmithAnger - it's a dirty word, isn't it? After all, if you've got too much, you may have to participate in "Anger Management." Being described as "angry" implies something deep, dark and heavy going on inside. When it's used to describe someone, it's NOT a compliment. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, ...
Views: 1471 - Introducing New Partner Too Fast, Too Soon - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldEven though a spouse may have contemplated separation for years prior to informing their partner, to the partner, the news comes as a shock, even in view of a tumultuous relationship. For the children, the shock is often even greater. To intensify matters befalling the children, the spouse who ...
Views: 1471 - Three Simple Steps to Your Property Divorce Settlement - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Toby KingAt the end of most divorce proceedings, each ex-spouse nurses some bitterness, anger, and resentment towards the other party because of the way their property settlement in divorce may have been divided. Certainly, their respective divorce lawyers likely aimed at getting for their client an ...
Views: 1471 - Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney: 5 Questions to Ask - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nancy KayWhen it comes to making the best decision about which lawyer to hire for their divorce, many people rely on getting a referral from a friend of relative. Although this is a common way to choose a lawyer, it can lead to a mismatch in expectations between how the client thinks that their case will ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - How to get over a breakup - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanBroken hearted? Don’t worry, here 10 things that you can do in order to recover in few days: 1) Kill uncertainty: People usually accept death faster than they accept breakups because when it comes to death people are 100 percent sure that the dead person cant return back once again, in short ...
Views: 1470 - When To Leave A Marriage With Kids: Should You Stay Married For The Kids - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2021 from Baker JackWhen To Leave A Marriage With Kids: Should You Stay Married For The Kids It isn't unusual to overhear conversations like this. One lady told another that she should NOT stay in her marriage for the sake of her children. She offered the usual: make yourself happy; why should you be punished to ...
Views: 1470 - Telling Kids about Divorce? Avoid These 6 Mistakes. - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Rosalind SedaccaGetting psyched up to tell your children about your pending divorce -- or separation? Not sure what to say? When to say it? How to say it? What to expect after the conversation? What to do next? How do deal with your special circumstances? What therapists, mediators, attorneys, clergy and other ...
Views: 1469 - Whether You Stay or Walk, Love Well - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009 Whether You Stay or Walk, Love Well (SET ITAL) I hate to give up on our relationship, but to stay feels like giving up on my dreams. (END ITAL) To walk away from what we hoped -- and promised -- would last forever is ...
Views: 1466(5 votes) - How To Deal With A Controlling Spouse: How To Deal With A Jealous And Controlling Husband - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2018 from John BraxtonHow To Deal With A Controlling Spouse: How To Deal With A Jealous And Controlling Husband Life is full of surprises and, unfortunately, some of them are not so pleasant. One of these painful events is discovering that you have fallen in love with a controlling spouse. What was once a fun and ...
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