MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

Marriage and Divorce



Marriage and Divorce

Introduction

From the provided case it is observed that divorce is reaching epidemic proportions marriages have problems; it's part of the package. People today are living crazy and complicated lives. It is hard to focus on the most important priorities when we are multitasking to the point of exhaustion. The most common problems in a marriage are finances, intimacy, sharing of responsibilities, children, communication, likes and dislikes, in-laws, which all become a disruption of the relationship between spouses (Rogers, 1995).

Analysis

Many have faced similar problems in their marriages and have been able to overcome them. In dealing with problems in a marriage, the best approach is to be prepared to work together and try out the possible solutions. To successfully deal with marriage problems, understanding and commitment are two of the core prerequisites to becoming one again. From the provided case it is analyzed that Marriage is never going to be perfect there will always be hills and valleys (Knight, 2008).

There is no doubt that almost every one of divorced couples didn't say, “Help me save my marriage”, before finalizing their split. The first step forward to saving a marriage is counseling. Couples therapy helps spouses discuss problems in a neutral environment. This environment allows partners to concentrate on their situation and not lose perspective. Counseling may be expensive and unaffordable for some will choose not to go. Husbands and wives both bring good and bad to their relationships. Communicating with one another is critical. The key to counseling or couples therapy is finding the bond each individual once had prior to being married. Focusing on the bad can quickly distance a spouse and prevent healing (www.wisegeek.com).

In this scenario Bob has to understand that managing a marriage and other responsibilities is a job ...