The number one reason that marriages end in divorce is unresolved money problems. Surprisingly, money, or the lack of it, can cause even more problems than infidelity in a relationship. For this reason, it is imperative that we thoroughly understand…
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Spousal abuse-What a wonderful way of showing me how much you love me. I am a survivor of spousal abuse. Before going into what it took for me to leave, I feel it is important to share some important pre-steps…
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While you may be able to learn from others experiences or take a bit of advice from friends and family this is a very difficult question for most and the answer is very individual. My first marriage was never that…
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If a clear-cut agreement about handling finances has not been done before a marriage, for sure financial conflicts will occur eventually. Research studies showed that money problems have been one of the major causes of divorce.  Hence, if you want…
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Marriage is a very ancient institution and very sacred, too. It is a kind of unwritten bond between two people. In ancient days, the marriages were based on social, political and economical factors rather than emotional and personal. In ancient…
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If you are experiencing problems in your relationship you may want to consider marriage counseling as a way of helping you. However you may wonder if your difficulties have reached such a point where counseling is appropriate, or could truly…
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Knowing when to call it quits can be one of the grayest of gray areas in a faltering relationship. Obviously, if you’ve been in a relationship long enough to question whether you should stick with it or stick a fork…
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Marriage is a unity between two people who love each other. As a loving couple, they are expected to support each other in every manner possible. Yet at times, one is faced with the difficult task of supporting a spouse’s…
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How do you know if your marriage is in trouble? Are you truly happy in your relationship? Some people describe happiness as simply having more positive feelings throughout the day then negative ones. Other people define it as having a…
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Ideas and opinions about marriage abound. Some see marriage as a prison that needs to be escaped, others as a fulfilling communion between two people. Others view matrimony as something to be regulated by law, and still others as a…
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Marriage counseling is not a magic pill for those who have trouble in their marriage. It is however, very beneficial to the couple who really want their marriage to work and are willing to work at saving their relationship. When…
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To some couples, the words “Marriage Counseling” mean death to a relationship and marriage that was once so happy and full of bliss. Many people today misunderstand what marriage counseling really is, while others see it as a last and…
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In the United States, about half of all marriages will end in divorce. No real scientific analysis has ever been performed to reach these numbers, but this figure is based on current trends and future projections. In this particular case,…
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Money is typically discussed in a marriage only when it is already too late and the couple has run into financial problems. Granted, the financial troubles are sometimes caused by external circumstances, but often they are self-inflicted. Money is an…
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It seems hard to imagine why any woman who wants to have a baby with her husband should not wish to gain the consent of her spouse. It is a hard fact that a fundamental part of any relationship is…
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Marriage is meant to be a holy union. Two people commit their hearts to each other and they build a life together. They key to a happy marriage is knowing the difference between wrong and right and doing the right…
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Marriage is God’s institution. In Genesis Chapter 1 Verse 18, God said “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him”. The story continues in Genesis Chapter 2 Verses 21 – 23;…
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Having a partner that is locked into the grip of addiction is one of the most difficult things that a person can have to cope with. There is nothing that will wrench a person’s heart and tear at their entire…
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Divorce is never easy to go through for anyone. It is even more difficult when children are involved in the divorce. Many parents will stay together for the sake of their children. This is a terrible excuse to remain in an unhappy…
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Disagreeing about money, how to save it or how to spend it, is a major reason for financial conflict in marriages. Therefore, we need to know how to handle these financial conflicts in a marriage before its too late. Fighting and arguing over…
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The stereotypical vision of the flight of departure of an abused and frightened wife (usually) is a nightly escape, with a suitcase in one hand and the kids in the other. While this works well in some extreme cases, I…
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Time heals all wounds, at least that is what I have heard. When you find out that your spouse has been cheating on you, your first instinct is to say “It’s over.” You know, hurt comes from love. What I…
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A restraining order is totally useless against a violent man. He will look at it as just a joke. First of all, a woman will not feel the need to retain a restraining order unless the man in her life…
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Most couples find marriage counseling only as a last resort to save a troubled marriage. Unfortunately, a couple’s stubbornness and resistance to attend marriage counseling sessions, pointing out that it’s “too early” or the situation is “not that serious,” often…
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When You Have Exhausted All Options…It’s Time To Go I gaze at my husband and I know the time has finally come. The time when I can walk away and not have to look back without having to wonder…”could I…
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Very few couples enter into marriage with the idea that they will divorce over time. The maturity levels of the partners largely determine whether or not they have what it takes to work through issues, rather than to let them…
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Every relationship goes through hard times, but it is how you handle these problems as a couple that determines if you are going to make it or not.  Sometimes, however; these problems become so big that the only way to…
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My husband and I are living proof that a marriage can continue without being in love. We do love each other. We’ve had three children together. We’ve been married for almost 40 years and we have a lot of history…
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As the oldest child of a recently divorced couple, I have to say from personal experience that “staying together for the kids” may be more detrimental than helpful. This is often stated as a reason that marriages that have already…
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Do Marriage’s Last Without The Couple Being in Love? Without a Doubt! Even though marriage is a sacred institution. That does not mean that the marriage itself, is sacred! This is the statement made by the people involved in them….
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