Direct Emotion, the Why's, the Affects of Divorce

I came across an article today that is written very well with the direct and right emotion of divorce, and why not to get a divorce, and what you are faced with if you do; and not just the divorce itself, but what and how it affects others (namely your own kids)... and the latter part of what divorce can mean if you start getting involved and the craziness dating entails after you've dealt with what became a bad relationship, to what blended and/or stepfamilies deal with the majority of the time (though I will say the bumps can be less bumpy if you and your spouse actually come together as "one" not only within your marriage, but within blended families or step families.)

Of course she does note the same thing I am going to note - if you are in a abusive relationship, this does not apply to you.

I recommend this article. The only thing I do not like about it is the "beep, beep" swearing bits in the article. Other than that, it hits everything to the "T". I can see this from the points of view of where I have been in my own life, to what I deal with in the here and now of stepfamily life.


Wasbands And Wives: Seven Reasons To Stay Married 

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, marriage is worth every ounce of effort and worth "fighting" for (not literal fighting of course). There are so many resources to help you individually, to help you and your spouse - there is no excuse to just throw in the towel (again, unless there is any kind of abuse going on). No one is perfect in marriage, no one is perfect period. Our knight and shining armor is the guy or gal that is standing right in front of you, the one you married. Even if your marriage is feeling hopeless, feeling like you're hanging on by a thread. Now go make your happily ever after be what works for the both of you... Stop trying to make your marriage as your best friend's, or your neighbors aka the Joneses. Do whatever it is that makes you and your spouse tick, do whatever it is that helps you grow individually (as that is important to keep yourself intact and not lose yourself), as well as doing what helps your relationship and marriage become stronger. There is a way, even if there is little will.