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Is It Over?
The enormous social, economic, and personal costs of divorce have led to growing interest in helping couples better prepare for marriage-and in helping them stay married. Of course, safety always comes first; people in an abusive or otherwise dangerous relationship must focus first on protecting themselves and their children.
Research shows, however, that most divorces – about 70% – are low-conflict. If your marriage falls into this category, you may be able to rebuild your love. Consider resources that help you explore options beyond divorce.
Websites for Marriage Help*
*(thinkmarriage offers these websites as a resource but does not endorse or discredit the thoughts of the authors. Some websites may contain religious content)
Retrouvaille "rediscovery"- is a live-in weekend and post-weekend program for married couples who feel they're heading toward divorce. The emphasis is not on counseling but on teaching couple communication skills. While it's a Catholic program, Retrouvaille welcomes married couples of all faiths.
The weekend is not a spiritual retreat, a sensitivity group, or a seminar. Nor is it a miracle cure; the post-weekend sessions review the initial concepts, present new ones, and help you apply them to your marriage. For more information, visit www.retrouvaille.org.
Marriage Savers
Marriage Savers offers two other programs we can recommend for those who identify themselves as having a Christian faith. "Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce" helps couples in crisis consider the impact of divorce; and "Reconciling God's Way" is a self-guided course for the spouse who wants to save his or her marriage when the other does not. For more information, visit www.marriagesavers.org.
Even if you are divorcing, experts recommend classes on communicating and resolving conflict, especially if you have children. Education is also available on the emotional, legal and financial impact of divorce on adults and children.
No one wants to feel miserable in their marriage. If you're at that point, however, we recommend that you first see whether changing your communication skills can change your marriage for the better. The negative effects of divorce on children are well documented. It's worth the extra effort to try to repair the relationship.
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| Last Updated on Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:45 |