Written by Beverly Willett The election may be over, but America remains as divided as ever.[1] And our leaders and our citizens have their eyes focused in the wrong direction because the number one problem facing America today is simply not the deficit or unemployment or health care. It’s family instability. Moreover, the welfare of […]
Hard-Core Porn: The Cancer of Marriage
September 5, 2012 4 Comments
Written by Mike McManus Hard-core pornography is a contributing factor in more than half of all divorces. It is also addicting our youth, distorting their values, and rendering many young men sexually dysfunctional. Believe it or not, “Current federal obscenity laws not only prohibit distribution of hardcore pornography on the Internet, but also on hotel/motel […]
The More Than Good Enough Marriage
August 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
Written by Cathy Meyer Low-conflict marriages account for the lion’s share of divorces every year. And these divorces involve marriages that experts believe can be saved. “One minute, you love the stability and contentment. The next minute, you think it’s not the right marriage, and there are flaws in the marriage that are serious, even […]
The Value of Two
August 2, 2012 1 Comment
Written by Janice Shaw Crouse The man I married so very long ago is a wonderful husband and father. Our kids love their dad, respect him and often rely on his good judgment for advice and counsel, even now that they are long since adults and have children of their own. He plays a very […]
Living Together: Myths, Risks & Answers
June 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
Written by Mike McManus To the Presidential candidates, America’s biggest problem is the economy. However, I believe the disintegration of marriage is the nation’s central domestic problem, costing billions of taxpayer dollars for poverty, depression, crime and suicide. This crisis has three elements: 1. The marriage rate has plunged 53 percent since 1970. Of those […]
The Mouths of Babes
May 22, 2012 8 Comments
Written by Beverly Willett We have a tradition at the Episcopalian parish I attend. Every Sunday after mass, parishioners and visitors gather in the parish hall to greet one another and snack on refreshments provided by the Hospitality Guild. A few minutes into the get-together Father Cullen, our priest, rings a bell on the wall […]
The Elephant In The Room
March 22, 2012 1 Comment
Written by Jason Williams When your boat is sinking, bailing water is not a long-term solution. At some point you have to address the hole. Because of family instability, however, America’s children are going under, and fast. And it’s not for lack of a big enough bucket. Causes who do what they do “for the […]
Pre-Existing Conditions in a Marriage
December 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
Written by David Schel Applications and tests tell things. Job applications and interviews determine if someone is qualified to do a particular job. A school application and SAT score determine if someone is qualified to attend a particular school. Several times in my career as a life insurance agent I’ve given a client news […]
Until Death Do Us Part: Why Did Russell Armstrong Commit Suicide?
November 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
Written by Michele Weiner-Davis There is a lot of talk about high profile divorces these days. Celebrities and their miserable marriages are making front page news. So is the marriage between the late Russell and Taylor Armstrong of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” fame. I don’t know Russell Armstrong. And the truth is, I […]
Divorce Amidst Recession Impacts Women Especially Hard
November 10, 2011 Leave a Comment
Written by Lori Lowe Years ago, a divorcing friend told me she believed her financial situation would improve after her divorce due to the amount of child support and alimony she expected. Unsurprisingly, her financial situation greatly worsened after she filed for divorce. Within the year, she was filing for bankruptcy while caring for […]
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