Why are so many quick to divorce?
By leahsfrog
@leahsfrog (120)
United States
October 8, 2008 11:56pm CST
While cruising the discussion topics here I came across a few topics concerning marriage woes. Many of them were asking for advice on what they should do to help their current situations and almost every poster was quick to say "divorce him/her". Some of the situations described in these posts are nothing more than normal differences between two people and I was shocked at how divorce was even brought up as a solution. Why are so many willing to throw away a lifetime commitment based on small instances of personality clashes? I mean what happened to believing in the vows you swore to honor on your wedding day? In my opinion unless you are physically, verbal or emotionally abused any marriage came be redeemed with just a little bit of effort. Can anyone relate?
2 responses
@IrishRose23 (542)
• United States
9 Oct 08
The reason I got divorced was because he cheated on me. I wasn't going to stand back and pretend it never happened. We tried to get help for our marriage, but honestly, it wasn't working. He still cheated. I did put effort into it, but the marriage just didn't last. I can honestly say, i'm much more happier just raising my child by myself. There are just some marriages that can't be repaired, no matter how much you try.
@leahsfrog (120)
• United States
9 Oct 08
I applaud you in that decision, for infidelity is a form of emotional abuse. My statement isn't directed at anyone who gets a divorce for reasons that are justified. I am talking about having a moment or period of time when things seem bad but if effort was put into it and both parities just listened to each other the marrigae could be saved. I have a friend who divorced her husband of 16 years just because he left his clothes all over their bedroom floor daily. I mean come on, the man worked 13 hours a day to provide his wife and children a comfortable lifestyle, one that she insisted on living. He adored her and worshiped the ground she walked on and still she divorced him with little to no forethought because she was tired of picking up a few clothing articles.
@jasmeena (846)
• Indonesia
13 Oct 09
Only two reasons that make divorce is permitted ,in my opinion:Infidelity and domestic violence.WHat can you expect from your marriage if your partner is having an affair?no matter how rich you are,you won`t be happy..marriage is not about love, eventhough love is important,but it`s about COMMITMENT and RESPONSIBILITY
