Family Issues
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.
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.
- Is It Time To Give Up On Your Marriage?
- Questions You Should Answer if You Are Considering Divorce
- The Divorce Test
- Warning Signs of a Troubles Marriage
- Marital Problems That Often Lead to Divorce
- Top 6 Signs Of Impending Divorce
- Do You Want to Save Your Marraige?
- How to Find the Right Marriage Counselor
- The Benefits of Marriage Counseling
- What Are Some Of The Benefits Of Staying Married?
- "I Love You But I'm Not In Love With You"
- What Is A Mid-Life Crisis?
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?
- 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.
