You’ve probably seen the goofball guys on the internet loudly proclaiming that women shouldn’t have Instagram if they’re married. Knowing what studies have revealed about social media, it’s probably fair to ask whether either gender should have social media, even when they’re single. But the issue is especially relevant to…
Everyone wants to know: what alimony is, who can get it, and how much it’s going to be. Alimony Defined Alimony, often referred to as “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance,” is a sum that the higher-earning spouse pays to the lower-earning spouse. Contrary to what many believe, alimony is intended…
Can Biological Parents Change Their Mind? Can biological parents change their minds after giving the child up for adoption? Well, in most cases, it is not an option. What Does “Adoption” Mean? In most cases, adoption is final and cannot be “undone.” When you give a child up for adoption,…
We live in a culture where being jealous is decidedly uncool, and sometimes we forget that, even though controlling and obsessive behaviors are unacceptable, it’s normal to feel jealous from time to time. This is especially true when your significant other is getting attention from someone they might be attracted…
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…
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…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends