The High Cost of Divorce
Studies show that divorce carries lifelong negative implications for children. Dr. Dobson talks about the true cost of divorce.
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Disrespect Below the Surface
When married persons find themselves hurtling relentlessly toward a divorce, they sometimes turn to marriage counselors, ministers, psychologists and psychiatrists to stem the tide...but it may be ina
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Is Divorce the Answer? Day 1: Taking the Plunge
Divorce often looks like a “quick fix” for an unpleasant situation, but it is usually far more painful than advertised.
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Is Divorce the Answer? Day 2: Hazardous to Your Health
Writer Pat Conroy, after telling his three daughters that he and his wife were divorcing, said he felt like he had “doused my entire family with gasoline and struck a match.” The painful effects resulting from such stress and guilt are not just a temporary problem.
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Is Divorce the Answer? Day 3: No Fault?
One reason divorce has become so common today is the advent of “no‐fault” divorce laws, first introduced in California in 1969. Over the following fifteen years, every state in America adopted some form of no‐fault legislation.
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The Broken Family Epidemic
Adolescence is tough enough. Today's commentary explains how broken homes make it even worse.
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Learn To Accept Each Other’s Flaws
The great tragedies of life can undermine committed love, but so can minor frustrations. These daily irritants, when accumulated over time, might be even more threatening to a marriage than the catastrophic events that crash into our lives.
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Teens: Choose Battles Carefully
When battles arise with your teen, take a long-term view. Don't lose the relationship over minor issues.
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Healing Your Heart and Moving Forward after a Painful Divorce
In this guest post, licensed psychologist Georgia Shaffer offers practical help and biblical hope to encourage those struggling to rebuild their lives after a divorce—something she’s gone through herself. Shaffer lists five essential steps to help you move forward and heal.
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When A Spouse Leaves
The guilt and shame of a divorce can be overwhelming, but don't be too quick to take all the blame.
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
