Tag: Reasons for Divorce
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What Can You do if Your Spouse Thinks You’re Cheating on Them? (Part 1)
So you’re spouse thinks you’re cheating on them. So the first question you need to ask yourself is why. Why would they think that? If the answer is: “Because I am!” then you may be in a spot of trouble, and we recommend ending your affair as quickly as possible, unless you’re hoping to…
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World of ‘Cheatercraft’: How Online Games Can Lead to Online Affairs
Online games allow people to live, albeit temporarily, in a make-believe world where they can be and do anything they please without repercussions. Sort of. Since like it or not, there are sometimes unexpected repercussions. Out here in the real world, that is. Why? Because relationships that develop with others sharing your online fantasy…
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Narcissism Part Three: Divorcing a Narcissist (continued…)
Thanks for joining us once again. We’ve been discussing narcissism and how it can affect divorce. In the previous post we looked at a few facts about narcissists that you would need to be aware of, going into a divorce. Moving on we’re going to be sharing some advice with you from someone who…
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Narcissism Part Two: Divorcing a Narcissist
Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the next installment in our series on narcissism and how that can affect a divorce. In our previous post we discussed what exactly narcissism is, and how it differs from general selfishness. In these next few articles we’d like to look at what divorcing a narcissist…
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What Is a MidLife Crisis? And Does It Always End in Divorce? (Part 2)
Welcome back, and thanks for joining us for this discussion on the midlife crisis, and whether or not it always leads to divorce. In the previous article, we talked about what the stereotypical midlife crisis looked like, and what mental health health professionals are saying about what really triggers one. (Transition, not crisis, remember?)…
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Tinsel, Lights, Presents, and … Divorce?
For many Michigan families, Christmas travel means sunshine and day trips to Disney. For others, visiting family and winter sports like skiing are at the top of the holiday vacation list. A welcome break from routine, full of relaxation and enjoyment. Or is it? Research suggests this may not be an accurate reflection of…
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In laws & Outlaws: How Your Extended Family Affects Your Marriage! (Pt. 2)
“As far as I’m concerned, my daughter could not have chosen a more charming, witty, responsible, wealthy….lets not deny it…well-placed, good looking and fertile young man than Martin, as her husband. And I therefore ask the question, why the heck did she marry Gerald instead?” This quote is from a skit entitled “the wedding…
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In laws & Outlaws: How Your Extended Family Affects Your Marriage! (Pt. 1)
Ever heard this one before? Two men were sitting in a pub together, drinking. One says to the other, “My mother-in-law is an angel.” His friend smiles grimly and replies, “You’re lucky. Mine is still alive.” It’s true. There are probably more mother-in-law jokes out there, than daughter-in-law, son-in-law or father-in-law jokes. However,…
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Does Being Financially Dependent Increase Your Chances of Cheating?
There’s a common saying that goes: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Yet in some cases, perhaps it is the very fact that one is required to depend on that very hand, that leads to biting. At least, in certain situations. According to Christin Munsch, an assistant professor of sociology at the University…
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Maybe It’s Not “Just a Friendship” After All… (Part 2)
In the previous installment in this two-part series, we looked at the first four most common signs that you’re probably not “just a friend”. It’s an important distinction to make if you’re hoping to keep your marriage out of divorce court in the future! If you’re only just joining us now, we recommend that…