Is Texting Someone Else While in a Relationship Considered Cheating?

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Relationships are complicated, and technology can further impact relationships, adding more stress and anxiety to the dynamic between you and your partner. One of the ways technology can complicate things is when people start texting other people behind their partner’s back. It’s easy to do and can be hard to resist, especially if you feel … Read more

13 Types of Affairs Everyone In a Troubled Relationship Should Know

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When you get married, the thought of infidelity isn’t something you think you’ll end up dealing with. No one wants to believe that the love of their life will cheat on them or that they’ll engage in damaging marriage behavior.  Contrary to popular belief, affairs are more common than you think. Not only that, but … Read more

Marriage and Divorce Statistics

Marriage and Divorce Statistics

Provisional number of marriages and marriage rate: United States, 2000-2014 Provisional number of divorces and annulments and rate: United States, 2000-2014 including online divorces. Year Marriages Population Rate per 1,000 total population 20141 2,140,272 308,759,713 6.9 20131 2,081,301 306,136,672 6.8 2012 2,131,000 313,914,040 6.8 2011 2,118,000 311,591,917 6.8 2010 2,096,000 308,745,538 6.8 2009 2,080,000 306,771,529 … Read more

Is It Better To Divorce or Stay Unhappily Married?

Is It Better To Divorce or Stay Unhappily Married

People have different life experiences and often have different opinions on the same topics. It is certainly true when it comes to the subject of divorce. Some people view divorce as the best solution after the breakdown of a marriage, while others think it should be a last resort. Then there are others who believe … Read more

What Percent of Divorced Couples Get Back Together?

What Percent of Divorced Couples Get Back Together

What percent of divorced couples get back together? That depends on what “getting back together” entails, but about 6% of couples remarry, while as many as 50% get back together in another fashion. So getting back together doesn’t necessarily mean remarrying, although those who remarry have a lower divorce rate than the general population. Let’s … Read more

7 Reasons Why Uncontested Divorce Is Right for You

Reasons Why Uncontested Divorce Is Right for You

Did you know the US divorce rate in 2022 is currently around 2.3 per 1000 population? The rates have significantly declined over the past few decades, but divorce is still a reality for many couples. While some divorces are amicable, and both parties can agree on most things, other divorces are much more contentious. If … Read more

Can I Get a Divorce Without My Spouse Knowing?

Can I Get a Divorce Without My Spouse Knowing

Getting a divorce is stressful and scary. Many couples have already separated by the time one of them decides to file for divorce. If the relationship between you and your spouse has become toxic, it may seem easier to get by if you do not contact one another. The usual way that divorce is filed … Read more

9 Things To Do When You Hate Your Husband

Things To Do When You Hate Your Husband

Many marriages are like a rollercoaster with ups and downs. Sometimes you’re having the time of your life with hubby, and other times you feel like gouging his eyes out. If the latter emotion occurs more often, trouble might be brewing on the horizon. Hating someone who shares your living space, including your bed, isn’t … Read more

How Soon After Marriage Can You Get A Divorce?

How Soon After Marriage Can You Get A Divorce

Most couples are always eager to proclaim their commitment to love each other until death during their wedding. However, how soon after marriage can you get a divorce if the union does not work out? This is a question many couples ask when they are tired of their marriage and want to live separately. Most … Read more