The terms “open marriage” and “consensual non-monogamy” have become popular in recent years. What they mean, basically, is swinging, or opening up your marriage to other partners. This is done with consent from both spouses, of course. Otherwise, it would be cheating.  Wedding vows tell us to be faithful to our spouse, but nowadays, it is becoming more and more …

A divorce is an emotional situation comparable to the death of a loved one. Ending a marriage is always devastating, even if it is amicable.  But there is something that can throw you for a loop once the divorce has been finalized: seeing your ex-spouse with someone new. This situation can have you questioning yourself. How could they move on …

You may be sick and tired of dealing with your marriage, but you are scared to do anything about it because you fear divorce. Fear is a common reaction to a divorce. So are grief, anger, guilt, worry, and even relief. But fear is the one that rules in a divorce. It is normal to fear divorce. After all, we …

Florida does not recognize legal separation, but a married couple who wants to spend time apart before getting a divorce can certainly live separate lives on their own accord. In many cases, the couples decide they like being apart from each other and eventually move forward with divorce. In some cases, though, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Sometimes couples …

When you talk to your friends and family, they seem happy in their marriages. On the contrary, you feel disgruntled. You never seem to have anything nice to say about your spouse. You avoid talking to them because everything turns into a fight. Why is your marriage so hard? It happens. Marriage can be complicated, considering that you are combining …

Close to half of first-time marriages end in divorce. If you are married, this is probably no surprise to you. Relationships are hard. Marriages are even harder because you are essentially combining two lives into one. Many issues can happen in a marriage. Finances, poor communication, infidelity, intimacy issues, and boredom are common issues that may eventually lead to divorce. …

If you are sick of being married, your first thought may be to go for a full-blown divorce. But you should know that divorce is not the only option. Separation may be another thing to consider. Florida does not offer a legal separation, unlike most other states. Florida is one of just six states that does not allow for this …

Sure, you may love your spouse. They are funny, kind, and good-looking. But can you trust them? What exactly does that mean? How do you define “trust” in a relationship. Trust is placing confidence in someone, knowing that you depend on them when you need them. In a marriage, trust is crucial. You need to marry someone you can trust. …

In an ideal relationship, everyone feels loved and wanted. You are in a healthy marriage and treated well by your spouse. This is not how every relationship works, though. Some marriages are unhealthy, with one spouse wielding power over the other. In many cases, though, the victim is unaware that they are being used by their partner. They are so …

Americans are having less sex than ever. While this is especially true among teenagers, even married couples are spending less time between the sheets. In fact, many couples live in sexless marriages. A sexless marriage is one in which the couple has sex fewer than 10 times per year.  One of the trends is that people are taking ownership of …