As a rule, when people ask me, “Should I be considering a divorce?” I try not to share whether I think they should or should not, and instead give my insight into their situation in hopes the answer comes to them. But in some cases, I just can’...
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The Root of All Causes of Divorce: Resentment
There are so many different causes of divorce, and every divorce story is unique. Here are a few common causes of divorce: Cheating, excessive arguing, substance abuse, lack of sex, growing apart, physical abuse, and verbal abuse. While all of th...
My Husband is Miserable in Our Marriage: What You Can and Can’t Do
From a reader: My husband is miserable in our marriage. We have been together for over 20 years. Things started getting really bad when he became very unhappy with this job (and life in general it seemed) about 5 years ago. We seem to have very diffe...
My Husband Is Not Affectionate Or Romantic And I Might Want A Divorce
DGS gets a lot of emails from readers who tell us "My husband is not affectionate or romantic." While that is a problem, is it enough of an issue to warrant divorce? Here's the story of one reader who's wondering about this: I have been ...
I Want a Divorce: How Do I Tell Him?
Jackie, I don't know where to start. I don't love my husband anymore. I also don't want to be married anymore. I don't understand the point of marriage and I regret it everyday. I have been married 5 years. We have no children together. My pro...
