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I think that marital/relationship satisfaction declines over time simply because people stop trying. The couple gets used to the routine, they stop fighting for each other, and they lose interest. There are others factors that could contribute as well, such as fighting or lying. But most of those things can be resolved if they continue to fight for each other. So, I believe that a lack of effort and losing interest is why couples decline over time. The “Marriage Hack” is a simple procedure that…

Section 3: Inappropriate Boundaries in Divorce The divorce rate in the United States is 50% for first time marrying couples. Many couples who remain married are unhappy and at risk for poorer mental and physical health (APA, 2004). An estimated 14.4 million parents lived with 23.4 million children while the other parent(s) lived somewhere else (U.S. Census Bureau, 2013). Growing up in a divorced home is a new normal and represents a unique developmental path. Social workers need to be…

“Forty-three percent of children growing up in America today are being raised without their fathers”(www.mckinleyirvin.com) and “Seventy-Five percent of children with divorced parents live with their mother”(www.mckinleyirvin.com).”Divorce introduces a massive change into the life of a boy or girl no matter what the age”(www.psychologytoday.com).Due to the separation of parents,children can change their behavior,academic performance ,and can affect their emotions. Studies show that children with…

The process of dissolving a marriage can be challenging, but divorce mediation Plano TX can help you through the process. Unfortunately, hearing or reading the experiences of people online or close friends and family members can affect you and your spouse’s ability to handle the divorce physically, emotionally, and financially. Using this guide, you will understand how some common myths are not true and be better prepared to go through the divorce process. Divorce is Expensive Many couples…

The Causes of Divorce “In the United States, researchers estimate that 40%–50% of all first marriages, and 60% of second marriages, will end in divorce.” (Divorce.usu.edu) America seems to have the highest divorce rate of any country in the world. It seems that in today’s world divorce is bound to happen. What is causing such a high divorce rate, and is there anything that can be done to help lower it? There are eight leading causes of divorce in this country and all seem to be somewhat…

Love is sightless. It does not care about your race, color, or culture. Today more and more people are marrying someone from a different country, with different religion and a culture. Culture is a strong part of people’s lives. For this reason, most people stick together only with those who share the same culture as them. That is exactly what one of an American poet, novelist, and memoirist Gary Soto’s grandmother told him to do so. Not only his grandmother wanted him to marry to a Mexican girl…

Tips For Dating After Divorce The idea of re-entering the dating world after divorce is scary. After all, you have just come out of a marriage, and putting your emotions back on the line is uncertain. If you have children, you also have to keep their best interests at heart and make sure they are comfortable with any new relationship you begin. You also have to be ready to be a part of a new romance, and the timing is different for everyone. Adjusting to your life as a single person, or even a…

Girls who get married at a later age have more stable marriages. Many girls get married at a later age because they can’t find their right match or because they feel they want to take their time. These girls who get married when they are older tend to have more successful marriages than those who get married when they are younger. Later marriages are more stable because it allows the girl to appreciate the marriage more, it gives her time to figure out what kind of life she wants to lead and…

I. Philosophy of Marriage When I hear the word marriage I think of two people who want to spend the rest of their lives together. I think of happiness. I think of two people who are in love and have an unbreakable bond. I think of growing old with that one special person. I think of a big wedding with family, friends, and a good time. I think of moving in together and starting a family. I think of teamwork and becoming a unit. I think of going through trials and tribulations. I think of arguing…

Relational maintenance is very important in making relationships last. Lots of marriages end in divorce when there is no relational maintenance. The couples in Why Did I Get Married used relationship maintenance strategies. Even though they had their problems they still went on their retreat to work on their selves. The movie Why Did I Get Married Too follows four couples who all go on a trip to work on the relationships. The four couples are Shelia and Troy, Patricia and Gavin, Terry and Dianne…