By Seth Eisenberg I have to admit, I became “consciously uncoupled” long before Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin created a national conversation about the phrase. My parents became consciously uncoupled before my fourth birthday. I admit this as someone proud to consider myself among the most passionate proponents of marriage. When TIME Magazine interviewed me a few years ago about […]
Why Not Conscious Re-coupling?
March 31, 2014 2 Comments
I find it sad when any couple splits, especially couples with children. I feel the same way about Gwyneth Paltrow and her soon-to-be ex-husband. When there’s some sort of abuse, it’s equally sad, but it’s also understandable when a spouse calls it quits. That’s not the case here. And I’m more than a bit annoyed […]
America’s Dismantling of Marriage
March 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Earlier this month, columnist Cynthia Allen reflected on America’s on-going debate about marriage and the historical connection between marriage and economic outcomes, especially for children. “Marriage is not a silver bullet,” she said, but she also pointed out the failure of decades-long policies in our war on poverty, suggesting that there might be something to […]
How to Help Your Friend’s Marriage
March 11, 2014 Leave a Comment
By Lori Lowe Did you know that according to a USA Today survey of 1,000 adults aged 25 to 70, almost three-fourths of adults have been marriage confidants? Indeed, 78% of women and 69% of men have had a friend or family member confide in them about their marriage or long-term relationship struggles. In fact, most people (64%) would […]
A Voice For The Children
November 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
By Lesli Doares Several years ago, a colleague of my husband’s loaned him the first season of In Treatment. As a therapist, I appreciated the show but it felt a lot like a busman’s holiday for me. After watching a few episodes, he turned to me and asked, “Is this what you do all day?” […]
The Supreme Court’s Decision To Punt On Marriage
October 7, 2013 1 Comment
By Beverly Willett Each year, the Supreme Court of the United States officially begins a new term on the first Monday in October. For lawyers, this start of a new season is filled with excitement and anticipation as the Court hears oral arguments, delivers opinions and decides whether to grant certiorari on some of the […]
Hooray For Hollywood
September 16, 2013 3 Comments
By Jennifer Graham Opponents of divorce had a surprising new ally this summer: Hollywood. Normally the champion of the follow-your-bliss world view, filmmakers suddenly rushed to the side of intact families, not unlike a caped superhero venturing forth to save the world. First on the scene: uber family man Brad Pitt, whose character in World War Z quit a […]
Does Getting Divorced Mean We Lied On Our Wedding Day?
August 19, 2013 6 Comments
By David Schel As baseball season nears the home stretch, football is gearing up. Sports, like entertainment in general, provides needed distractions from life’s difficulties. It also mirrors what goes on in our relationships and, in particular, marriage. I say this as I’m going through my annual ritual of mustering up the energy to face another […]
The New “F” Word
July 18, 2013 1 Comment
By Greg Griffin New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra once famously said, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” Anyone who has been through a divorce knows that’s not true when it comes to divorce. It’s never over even after it’s over, no matter how much we might want it to be over, especially if you have […]
Standing For Something
May 31, 2013 15 Comments
By Kenda-Ruth Stumpf In 2005, my husband left me for another woman and filed for divorce. Everyone kept telling me I was so lucky that at least we didn’t have kids. Though I agreed that divorce wouldn’t be good for children, being childless did not make me feel lucky. For me the possibility of divorce […]
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