Divorce Busting

Musings from an unabashed marriage saver.

by Michele Weiner-Davis

Too Broke to Break Up

By Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW on February 6, 2009 in Divorce Busting

Call me an optimist, but in the midst of all the horrendous economic news, I see a silver lining. Despite people's lives being threatened by job loss, foreclosures and having trouble making ends meet, increasing numbers of couples are opting to stay together and make their marriages work. Why? Read More

Over many years, I've come

Submitted by Rosemary Carstens on February 17, 2009 - 5:10pm.

Over many years, I've come to see that one thing you can count on is that things will change. Setting aside issues of infidelity or abuse, letting a little time pass and getting some help with communication can clear the air and help some people to get on with it. It has taken me many years to realize all this, too late for my own marriage, but now when friends ask me what I think about their situation, I always suggest they take their time, consult a therapist, and wait until their decision can be made for "reasons" rather than in anger or grief.

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Submitted by Michele Weiner-Davis on February 18, 2009 - 5:50am.

Rosemary,
Thanks for the insightful and honest response. I appreciate the courage it takes to share this perspective.

Thank you.
Michele

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Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW, is the Director of The Divorce Busting Center in Boulder, Colorado and Woodstock, Illinois and founder of divorcebusting.com.

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