Marital Problems
By Cathy Meyer, About.com Guide to Divorce Support
It is almost impossible to define the exact family problems or issues that lead to divorce. Causes for divorce change with age, demographics, whether you were married before, your economic status, any personal attitudes you bring to the marriage, money issues and abusive behaviors. On this page, you will find resources that will help you understand and deal with family issues that often lead to divorce.
Marriage Stressors
Conflict in marriage is to be expected, it is normal and even necessary for building a healthy marriage. Couples can handle marital conflict in ways that escalate the conflict or in ways that successfully address them. It is important to learn that when you marry you do not become one mind and should not expect to be in total agreement all the time.
- Marital Problems That Often Lead To Divorce
- Tips For Dealing With Financial Stress
- Top 10 Causes of Marital Discord
- What is a midlife crisis?
- Surviving Your Spouse’s Midlife Crisis
- What Are The Differences Between Male And Female Midlife Crisis?
- How To Respond To Your Spouse’s Midlife Crisis
Is Divorce the Solution?
It is difficult to make the decision to divorce. It is difficult to know that divorce is the right decision for you, your spouse and all involved. All marriages go through times of trouble. What you do and how you react to the problems will greatly determine whether your marriage ends or survives. On this page you will find resources about some of the more common problems in a marriage.
- Top 6 Signs Of Impending Divorce
- Is It Time To Give Up On Your Marriage?
- Warning Signs of a Troubles Marriage
- The Divorce Test
- Questions You Should Answer if You Are Considering Divorce
- Do You Want to Save Your Marraige?
- What Are Some Of The Benefits Of Staying Married?
- How to Find the Right Marriage Counselor
- The Benefits Of Marital Counseling
- "I Love You But I'm Not In Love With You"
- Divorce In Today's Economy
- How to Get Divorced E-Course
Domestic Abuse
Domestic violence is usually very overt and easy to recognize. Sometimes though, abuse is covert and we may not even realize we are in an abusive relationship. Here you will find help in understanding abuse and identifying whether or not you are in an abusive relationship.
- A Comprehensive Look At Domestic Abuse
- Types of Domestic Abuse
- Identifying and Responding to Verbal Abuse
- Are You a Victim of Emotional Abuse?
- The Negative Consequences of Domestic Abuse
- Withholding Sex as a Form of Punishment
- Is Passive Aggressive Behavior a Form of Covert Abuse?
- The Role Anger Plays in Passive Aggressive Behavior
- How to Leave an Abusive Marriage
- What is a Restraining Order?
- The Need to Control and it's Relationship to Domestic Abuse
- Resources and Help for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Infidelity
When infidelity enters a marriage, the consequences are devastating. The basic foundation of marriage is trust. Once that trust is destroyed, it is hard to regain. On this page, you will find resources about infidelity, why it happens, how to respond to it and deal with the effects of it.
