Tag: unhappily married

Do We Falsely Idealize Lifetime Married Couples?

Posted by Delaine - July 30, 2011 - Deciding to Stay or Go, Making It Work, Relationships, slideshow, Social Barriers & Change, Surviving
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Unexpected change is sweeping through the lives of some of my dearest girlfriends these days.  It has arrived wearing the face of divorce or break-up.  As a result, deep and complex conversations around the nature of love, secrecy, and commitment have ensued.  And now, for the first time in my life, I find myself seriously [...]

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“Everything Changes” – Wise Thoughts on Divorce & Relationships

Posted by Delaine - January 11, 2011 - Deciding to Stay or Go, Healing, Surviving, Wisdom Gained
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Submitted by Shelley Stiles. Relationships.  Why do they change?  So often we find ourselves struggling to maintain a long-term relationship that somehow doesn’t feel as good as it used to.  Our sense of history and loyalty motivate us to do whatever we can to keep that relationship alive.  How do we know when it is [...]

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An Uncomfortable Reality: Secrets, Lies & Hidden Desires Are Everywhere

Posted by Delaine - May 11, 2009 - Healing, Infidelity, Social Barriers & Change, Surviving, Wisdom Gained
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It happened while waiting for my son’s school performance to begin. I was sitting in a packed school auditorium amongst row after row of seemingly devoted parents.     I watched couples sitting side-by-side, some not talking, some holding hands, and the odd mom or dad sitting solo.  Suddenly, the questions began floating through my [...]

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