Statistics show that people are dating less and marrying later than ever before. This is true within the church as well. The reason behind an increased number of single adults is blurry, but one thing is prevalent—the current dating pool is cautious. If you’re single and looking, you know how challenging it is to find … Read more
Infidelity is one of the biggest causes of emotional pain in a relationship. There is no doubt that this breach of trust results in massive emotional distress. Yet, the complexities involved make it hard to extract how much pain is from the infidelity itself or the issues surrounding the affair. Monogamy is the most common … Read more
Divorce is stressful but it can be especially challenging to date after divorce. Here’s the mistakes you should avoid at all costs.
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
No couple marries expecting to get a divorce, but sometimes things don’t go according to plan. If you find yourself in this situation, feeling upset is normal. Divorce is more often than not a lengthy, stressful, and painful process, especially when children and property are involved. It can also be hard to accept, especially if … Read more
Gaslighting is a form of mental abuse used by abusers to gain and maintain power and control over their victims. The term originates from the 1938 stage play Gas Light, in which a husband tries to convince his wife that she’s insane by making small changes around the house and insisting that she doesn’t remember … Read more
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
Have you recently found yourself thinking about divorce and are concerned about whether or not a divorce requires both parties to agree? The answer to this question is simple, in the U.S., divorce does not require both parties to agree to it for it to be approved. This article will review the two common types … Read more
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? 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