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Is This Grounds for Divorce or Do I Stay Married?

Written by on March 18, 2013 in Marriage, Separation & Divorce with 1 Comment
Is This Grounds for Divorce or Do I Stay Married?

Deciding if your partner’s behavior is grounds for divorce is often as clear as mud. Here are a few things to consider when you’re wrestling with the idea of divorce. This article is for the thousands of women who are wondering if they should leave their husbands. How do you know if your marriage is [...]

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4 Signs Marriage Counseling Will Help an Unhappy Relationship

Written by on February 27, 2013 in Marriage, Reconnecting with 0 Comments
4  Signs Marriage Counseling Will Help an Unhappy Relationship

Marriage counseling doesn’t help all couples; in fact, it can lead to divorce faster than not going to counseling. Here are four signs couples therapy will help an unhappy relationship. “Does marriage counseling work, or does it cause divorce?” is a valid question. In fact, I wrote 4 Reasons Marriage Counseling Leads to Divorce to explore why [...]

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You’re Pregnant and Unhappy With Your Husband – Should You Leave?

Written by on June 24, 2012 in Breaking Up, Separation & Divorce with 1 Comment

If you’re unhappy with your husband and marriage – and you’re pregnant – should you stay for the baby’s sake? Here are a few things to think about… Here’s what Desiree says, on my article about the warning signs of a bad relationship: “I’m not sure what to do. I love my common-law husband, we’ve [...]

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You’re Tired of Trying to Make Your Marriage Work…What Next?

Written by on June 15, 2012 in Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments

A reader who calls herself Sad Lady says she’s tired of trying to make her marriage work, but she has no family or friends to support her. She wants to leave him, but doesn’t know where to start. Maybe you’ll see your own life and marriage in her comments: “I am not happy at all [...]

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Are You Wrong or Selfish for Wanting a Divorce? It Depends

Written by on June 10, 2012 in Separation & Divorce with 3 Comments

You vowed “for better or worse” when you got married, and your marriage is worse than you ever imagined. Are you wrong or selfish for wanting a divorce? There is no black and white, yes or no answer to that question. And, I’m a stranger who has no right or authority to tell you whether [...]

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Tips for Wives Who Don’t Trust Their Husbands

Written by on October 11, 2011 in Marriage, Reconnecting, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments
Tips for Wives Who Don’t Trust Their Husbands

One of the questions I’m often asked: “I don’t trust my husband. Do I stay married or get a divorce?” I can’t answer that, but I can give a few general tips for wives who don’t trust their husbands and who are wondering if they should get a divorce. These tips are inspired by a reader [...]

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Considering Divorce? Signs You Should Leave Your Husband

Written by on September 10, 2011 in Separation & Divorce with 4 Comments
Considering Divorce? Signs You Should Leave Your Husband

One of the most common questions I get is, “Should I leave my husband?” These signs for women considering divorce may help you decide if you should stay married or run for the hills. Nobody can (or should) tell you if you should leave your husband. But, you can get an objective perspective from an [...]

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Reasons to Stay Married – Even When You Live Like Roommates

Written by on August 16, 2011 in Love, Marriage, Reconnecting, Romance, Stages of Love with 0 Comments
Reasons to Stay Married – Even When You Live Like Roommates

Why stay married when you live like roommates, you ask? Because divorce isn’t worth it! These tips are inspired by a reader who loves her husband, but they live separate lives. I like to think most couples would rather work on their marriages than file for divorce, but I’m unhappily aware of the divorce rates [...]

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When You’re Not Happy Married, But Not Sure About Divorce

Written by on August 10, 2011 in Love, Solving Problems, Stages of Love with 5 Comments
When You’re Not Happy Married, But Not Sure About Divorce

What do you do when you’re not happily married, but don’t know if divorce is the answer? Here are a few things to consider when you’re confused about your marriage. Here’s what one reader says: “My husband and I have been married for almost six years, together for eight,” says Says A. on When You [...]

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Should You Leave Your Husband? 3 Signs It’s Time

Written by on July 17, 2010 in Breaking Up, Emotional Affairs, Separation & Divorce with 360 Comments
Should You Leave Your Husband? 3 Signs It’s Time

Deciding if you should leave your husband isn’t easy, no matter how disappointing your marriage is! These tips are for wives thinking about divorce, but aren’t quite ready to leave their husbands. You probably already know how difficult divorce is… “A divorce is like an amputation; you survive it, but there’s less of you.” ~ [...]

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