Leaving an Abusive Wife Our society frequently downplays the abuse men go through. From sexual violence to physical abuse, our society believes that men just simply cannot be victims of inappropriate behavior by a woman. The aforementioned has tragic consequences: due to these attitudes, many men stay in abusive relationships,…
Five Ways to Prevent an Affair There are many reasons people begin affairs. Some people are unsatisfied with their marriage and choose to have an affair instead of ending the marriage. Other people pathologically believe the grass is greener on the other side. Many times, affairs begin for a complicated…
You’ve probably heard the statistics before: after your first divorce, you’re more likely to get divorced in following marriages. And not only are you more likely to get divorced, but your children too are more likely to get divorced. If that really is the case, how do you break the…
Most people will admit that they’ve had the urge to go through a significant other’s things. In a relationship, it’s normal to feel insecure from time to time, or have brief moments of doubt. However, if you’re consistently tempted to go through your significant other’s things, or you have gone…
There are many things that affect a court’s decisions regarding legal and physical custody (parent-time). Legal Custody vs Physical Custody (Parent-Time) Though the terms are often used interchangeably, legal custody and physical custody (parent-time) aren’t the same thing. There are two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Physical…
“Have your cake and eat it too.” It’s an old phrase to describe a person’s ability to have a good thing without having to sacrifice another (seemingly mutually exclusive) good thing. We see this with the keto versions of bread at the store. We see apps like Klarna that offer…
If reproductive coercion is a concern in your relationship, it’s important to understand your rights, especially if reproductive coercion has resulted in the birth of a child What Is Reproductive Coercion? Reproductive coercion occurs when a person deliberately sabotages contraceptive methods in order to become pregnant, or get their partner…
Whether it’s a substance addiction or behavioral addiction, addiction can take a toll on a marriage. Psychologists are increasingly considering behavioral addiction and substance addiction to be forms of mental illness. Tragically, many who are struggling with addiction often report prioritizing their addiction over their loved ones, acting in ways…
Getting ready to divorce? It may help to have an inside look into the divorce process. This blog will walk through the legal steps of the process known as litigation. The process can vary in different situations. Papers are Drafted and Served The first step is for the party initiating…
With the increasing popularity of social media platforms, more and more people are comparing themselves, their lives, and their spouses to what they’re seeing on social media. Unfortunately, real life rarely looks as airbrushed and polished as social media. Not only has social media allowed people to compare, they’ve also…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends