How to Avoid Divorce
I can speak from experience on this one-- Monday Morning Quarterbacking, but experience nonetheless. As I have mentioned before, Divorce is Not Frugal. Here are some ideas to avoid it:
- Go very, very slow
- Really know the person
- Know what you are getting into
- Define roles and expectations
- Be a true partner
- Be a giver and a grateful receiver
- Wait until your oats are sewn
I know love has a blinding effect-- don't wait until divorce court to have your sight restored.
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Posted by DDFD at 7/8/2009 10:39 PM 
Categories: Money Savers, Personal Finance, Divorce, Frugality, Personal Philosophy
Tags: Personal Finance Divorce Frugality Money Savers Frugal Dating How to ideas Tips Tricks Techniques Frugal Personal Philosophy
Categories: Money Savers, Personal Finance, Divorce, Frugality, Personal Philosophy
Tags: Personal Finance Divorce Frugality Money Savers Frugal Dating How to ideas Tips Tricks Techniques Frugal Personal Philosophy
In order to get to know the person you are to marry, and for them to get to know you, it takes a while. The veneer has to wear off so you both can see who you really are. Some suggest a year. I think it's a good policy.
Anyone can keep up a charade for a few months. Anyone can put up with something for a few months. Let a year or so go by, and you'll begin to see the real person in you and your prospective spouse.
Your chances of success are much better if you hang in there longer before you decide to marry. I don't think a reasonable person can stay "blind" for a year.
Clair
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Well said, sir! IMO, not a good idea to go straight from school (HS or college) to marriage. Living on your own for a while makes you appreciate your future spouse's contributions to your joint life later.
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Nice post, often, the solution to a troubled marriage lies in understanding and trust between the couples. The spouses can live a happy marital life if they open their minds to marriage helps instead of holding wrong and thinking patterns.
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