It’s not over until the judge says you’re divorced. If you’ve destroyed your marriage, there are five things you must not do and seven things you must do if you want to win back your spouse.
Divorce
I wanted to fix my stepson’s problems. But I had to accept that they weren’t my problems to fix. It took some time for me to realize this. Here are some truths I have learned about letting go.
When a marriage ends, it’s normal to mourn the loss of what can no longer be. Those times of grieving are a part of the healing process, and they offer opportunities to show love to your new spouse.
Research shows the majority of marriages ending in divorce have average levels of happiness and conflict. Instead of ending, these marriages could be improved over time if the spouses stayed together.
Divorce is difficult for children. Confusion and hurt can often lead to resentment and emotional separation between kids and parents.
Take steps to lower your financial stress.
The number of marriages that will survive an affair — and go on to build an even stronger relationship afterward — is growing significantly. Although it’s not always possible, there is always hope.
One mom tells the story of her fight for her daughter.
Take advantage of every moment with your kids.
Help your children find their way through the pain of your divorce.
Help your child continue leaning on God through prayer, especially in the midst of family division.
Accountability is faithful friendship, doing life side by side with a comrade, a friend or a co-worker. But we must be intentional about engaging others on this quest for a life of purity.
After counseling people who have been hurt by infidelity, Dave Carder has learned that being aware and being prepared are more important than ever. There are too many opportunities for infidelity.
Al and Lisa Robertson talked with Focus on the Family about their journey from devastation to forgiveness, and how they’re now committed to helping other couples rebuild their relationship after an affair.
Summer survival tips for the single parent
Respected theologian John MacArthur points to Scripture to discern what God says about divorce and remarriage and how those guidelines apply to specific situations. (Part 2 of 2)
Respected theologian John MacArthur points to Scripture to discern what God says about divorce and remarriage and how those guidelines apply to specific situations. (Part 1 of 2)
Marriages formed today have about a 41 to 43 percent chance of ending in divorce.
Infidelity is not growing among marriages like one might be led to believe from the proliferation of such high-profile cases.
When the going gets tough in marriage, many people take what they believe is the easy way out.
