Close to half of first-time marriages end in divorce. If you are married, this is probably no surprise to you. Relationships are hard. Marriages are even harder because you are essentially combining two lives into one. Many issues can happen in a marriage. Finances, poor communication, infidelity, intimacy issues, and boredom are common issues that may eventually lead to divorce. …
Rekindling a Marriage After Separation
If you are sick of being married, your first thought may be to go for a full-blown divorce. But you should know that divorce is not the only option. Separation may be another thing to consider. Florida does not offer a legal separation, unlike most other states. Florida is one of just six states that does not allow for this …
How to Build Trust in Your Marriage
Sure, you may love your spouse. They are funny, kind, and good-looking. But can you trust them? What exactly does that mean? How do you define “trust” in a relationship. Trust is placing confidence in someone, knowing that you depend on them when you need them. In a marriage, trust is crucial. You need to marry someone you can trust. …
Are You Being Used in Your Marriage?
In an ideal relationship, everyone feels loved and wanted. You are in a healthy marriage and treated well by your spouse. This is not how every relationship works, though. Some marriages are unhealthy, with one spouse wielding power over the other. In many cases, though, the victim is unaware that they are being used by their partner. They are so …
Can a Marriage Survive Without Physical Intimacy?
Americans are having less sex than ever. While this is especially true among teenagers, even married couples are spending less time between the sheets. In fact, many couples live in sexless marriages. A sexless marriage is one in which the couple has sex fewer than 10 times per year. One of the trends is that people are taking ownership of …
When You are Married to a Narcissist: How to Deal
It seems as though more and more people are learning about narcissism. Narcissism refers to self-centeredness and a selfish personality. Narcissists desire admiration and fame and care only about themselves, although they appear as though they have empathy for others. Narcissists have big personalities. They are charming and love to be the center of attention. Because of this, many people …
How Financial Problems Can Negatively Impact Your Marriage
Being married is a beautiful thing, but it is not all unicorns and rainbows. Marriage requires a lot of hard work and effort and can be utterly exhausting at times. Couples must navigate a lot of issues in a marriage. One of the most common ones is money issues. Money issues have become especially common since the COVID pandemic. Businesses …
High Conflict Divorces: What You Need to Know
Nobody wants to go through a divorce. In fact, many people will try to avoid one at all costs. That is because divorce is an emotional experience. It can be difficult even under the best circumstances. Even if you and your spouse get along well, it can be a rough time. It can be especially rough if your spouse wants …
How to Tackle a High-Asset Divorce
Divorces often involve a lot of conflicts. This is especially true when a lot of valuable assets are involved. Celebrities, musicians, athletes, and other wealthy people tend to have a lot of drama when they divorce because of all the money, real estate, luxury cars, and other assets. It is not uncommon for these divorces to take years to finalize. …
Signs That You are Exhausted With Your Marriage
There are those couples who make marriage seem so easy. They still act like newlyweds after being married for over a decade. They are always doting on each other. Then you look at your marriage. Ugh. Your spouse drives you nuts. You tell them the same thing over and over, but nothing ever changes. You are exhausted. You would rather …