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I Do, I Do, I Do! How Popular Is Remarriage in the US?
We've all heard that 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce, but do you know what happens after that? For the first time in 2008, the Census Bureau gathered remarriage stats for Americans. It found that 5 percent of people who have ever been married have been married three times or more.
When Partners Get Sick, Women Less Likely to Split
Cementing the stereotypical image of woman as caretaker, a new study shows that a man is seven times more likely than a woman to leave his spouse if she becomes seriously ill.
The study, which included 500 couples coping with illnesses such as cancer or multiple sclerosis (MS), found that of marriages in which the wife was ill, 21 percent ended in divorce while only 3 percent of marriages in which the man was ill ended in divorce. The researchers hypothesized that perhaps men are less able to take on the burdens of maintaining the family and caring for a sick spouse.
What Do You Know About US Divorce Rates?
The CDC recently released a study all about divorce rates across the US and it appears that couples in some states are better than others at staying together until death makes them part. Take this quiz to see what you know about divorce in America.
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Do Tell: How Has Divorce Impacted Your Life?
Last week when we discussed the assumption that a mother should get the children when a couple splits, a few of you mentioned your own experiences dealing with divorce.
I've known some people who were really troubled by their parents' breakup, and others who said it was the best thing that ever happened to their family. If your parents divorced, how did it affect you?
Why Some Women Give Up Custody of Their Children
No matter how egalitarian people say they are, there's still an assumption that a woman's connection to her children is stronger — and perhaps more sacred — than a man's, and when a couple splits, she should naturally retain custody.
Rebekah Spicuglia understands the stigma of noncustodial motherhood all too well. She got pregnant when she was 18 and started taking classes at community college.
Study Says: Healthwise, It's Better to Be Single Than Divorced
Want to remain healthy? According to a new study — either get married and stay married, or never get married at all.
Researchers in Chicago found that among a pool of 8,652 people aged 51 to 61, those who married and divorced had 20 percent more chronic illnesses like cancer and diabetes than those who didn’t marry.
All You Need Is Love . . . Not!
Researchers at Australian National University set out to discover what makes couples stick together and ended up with a long list of circumstances that make couples more likely to split up.
For six years, the study tracked 2,500 couples who were married or living together. Some factors that influence a relationship's staying power include:
- Age: A husband who is nine or more years older than his wife is twice as likely to get divorced.
You Asked: How Can I Open My Heart Again?
Dear Sugar,
I've been separated from my husband of 11 years for nine months. In the new year I started dabbling with dating. I met with few men for coffee, drinks, and dinner, but none took my fancy until now.
Group Therapy: He's Married But . . .
For the past two years, I've worked with a guy that I've been attracted to, but who is married. I never acted on my crush because of his relationship status, and he never tried anything with me because he's always been faithful and loyal to his wife, but I just found out that his wife left him a few weeks ago. Obviously it's too soon to pursue anything, but how long should I wait until I tell him I'm interested?
Have You Ever Had to Live With Your Ex Post Breakup?
On yesterday's Oprah, Suze Orman offered up some harsh advice to those struggling financially. One couple was in such dire straights that they actually had to ask if they could afford their divorce. Suze "approved them," told them they could in fact afford it, but it got me thinking about what their lives would be like if they didn't have enough money to separate.
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