There are many reasons why marriages don't last and usually it's not just one. That's what makes each situation unique. However, alcohol or drugs are often involved so you might wonder when does drinking become a problem in a marriage. Is it when the drinker recognizes they have a dependency? Is it when the non-drinker says they have a problem? Is it when the drinking is … [Read more...]
Even Marriage Counselors Go To Marriage Counseling
Getting couples or marriage therapy is a standard recommendation for anyone experiencing marital difficulties. It might seem surprising but even therapists go to marriage counseling and even marriage counselors get divorced. My guest, Antonio Borello is a psychologist and relationship therapist. He was married for about ten years and divorced almost four years ago and he and … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Is Sometimes The Catalyst For Leaving
The stereotypical view of pregnancy, especially for married couples is of a joyous, celebrated milestone but it isn't always like that. Pregnancy is sometimes the catalyst for leaving a marriage. Today I'd like to introduce you to my next guest, Liv whose ten-year marriage ended about seven years ago. When Liv left, her son was just two years old and she was pregnant with her … [Read more...]
Is Getting Divorced Your New Year’s Resolution?
By Maria Schwartz, Esq for DivorcedMoms I know first hand what it's like to go through the Holidays knowing your marriage is over but waiting until the New Year to get divorced. We'd told our children before Thanksgiving, had told close friends and family and had fortuitously spent Christmas apart as the kids and I were stranded in England by a blizzard back in Colorado. I … [Read more...]
Some Marriages Are Not Meant To Last
Almost 73 percent of divorces are among men under the age of 30 and over 80 percent are among women under the age of 30 and while the average length of a first marriage is around seven years, that is an average. Among this age group, the upper limit is probably around 12 years and the lower limit could be just months. Gregory Smith was 26 years old when he got divorced. His … [Read more...]