How many people do you know
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We don't have divorce from where I'm from, but I know a few people who are separated (some legally, others are not). I don't have any qualms about divorce per se, but if people choose to get married, I think it's also their responsibility to stay together - for better or for worse.
One of my closest friends from childhood is divorced, and one of my wife's childhood friends has been divorced twice. We've also seen a lot of divorce within the family, including my own parents, so I would say we know our fair share of divorcees.
I don't think marriage is a vow that should be taken lightly or entered into quickly, but unfortunately this happens and then many couples can't reconcile their differences, even with counseling, and in those cases, I think it's better for the family members (especially the children) if the parents divorce. I think it's better for a child to have parents that live in separate households than to have parents that argue all the time.
I don't think marriage is a vow that should be taken lightly or entered into quickly, but unfortunately this happens and then many couples can't reconcile their differences, even with counseling, and in those cases, I think it's better for the family members (especially the children) if the parents divorce. I think it's better for a child to have parents that live in separate households than to have parents that argue all the time.
Victor Leigh
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I do know quite a few people who are divorced. I, myself, am divorced. My own parents are divorced. Many of my friends in Thailand are divorced, too. Contrary to what some people may believe, a divorce does not mean the end of the world. There is still a lot of life after a divorce.
It seems to go in cycles. All of our friends got married about the same time, then they had kids around the same time. Now, we are seeing a few of the couples divorce (all at the same time). Strangely, it mostly seems to be the wife's friends that are breaking up right now. Not sure what's up with that.
I know many but most of them are also remarried by now and the divorce was for the better. I never understood why some people are discriminated against either by others or a church if they get a divorce. Sometimes its in the best interest for everyone, children and adults alike.
R. Paradon
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I divorced my wife in 1978 after ten miserable years. It was not the end of the world for me, but the return to a decent and balanced life. Of course not many people are married to a person with a chemical imbalance in their brain and refuse to have the problem resolved. Perhaps just one or two small tablets per day could have made her a happy person, but to my knowledge she is still as miserable today as when I divorced her.
footballtim
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Actually, I lost count a long time ago. I used to be in a band. The band leader just had his 4th divorce and is now working on wife #5.
Of course his adventures are fueled by the fact that he is from another country and he needs an American wife to keep him working in America. He also demands that his wife is the main bread winner and has lots of money. As Billy Idol said in the movie, "The Wedding Singer", women are possessions to him.
Of course his adventures are fueled by the fact that he is from another country and he needs an American wife to keep him working in America. He also demands that his wife is the main bread winner and has lots of money. As Billy Idol said in the movie, "The Wedding Singer", women are possessions to him.
ghanashyam
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And compare it with my country, it is only 1.1 % . Divorce in India is considered a taboo and brings the whole family share. Though we have still traditional ways of marriages, we have the highest rate of successful marriages. I know only a couple who married then divorced and after getting none to marry again started living again as divorced but needy for each other.
Most of my friends have been divorced at least once. It is unfortunate but sometimes, even after being with someone for a long time you don't know what they are really like until you are married. One of my wife and I's really good friends was with her ex husband for 7 years before they married and a year into the marriage, when she was 8.5 months pregnant he cheated on her repeatedly with his best friend's wife.
We know a lot of people who are divorced or separated. We usually hang out with our couples friends, and those friends who are single and looking usually hang out elsewhere. Most of the people we interact with socially who are single are our relatives. Still, I know a lot of single people, divorced or otherwise.
I know no one around my circles who is divorced. Some of them are unwed couples, single mom or single dad, but I guess divorce is just not really practiced here in my area. Every situation is unique, I guess, and probably complicated in its own way, whatever your particular situation is. We're all just trying to get by the best we can, right?