The Three Roots of Divorce

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The three Roots of Divorce Divorce is so common nowadays that if a couple is not happy, the individuals may choose to get a divorce. Nevertheless, what may cause this dissolution is what this essay is going to be about. So, we are going to talk about the 3 main reasons which contribute a marriage couple into a separation. First of all, we will describe how lack of communication affects both husband and wife. Second, we will acknowledge how financial problems are a major concern for couples. Third, we will recognize that cheating is also one of the causes. Finally, we will reach a conclusion from these three reasons. To begin with, communication is not only the revealing of thoughts or ideas; it is an important aspect of all relationships. If effective communication is not present in a marriage, then the relationship will suffer and slowly weaken. On the one hand, to have an effective communication with one's spouse, one should try to be as open as possible by revealing all emotions and feelings. There is nothing wrong with a little over the top appreciation which always works and is the best way to foster open, loving authentic communication, for example, using “please” or “thank you so much for doing that!” On the other hand, we have to avoid being inauthentic as we must not cover up our feelings and not trust our partner to be mature enough to manage their response to "no". What is more, focus on the negative, and being impolite, as well as a win-lose attitude that pride ourselves on being a pit-bull, taking things personally, finger-pointing, finding fault and needing to have the last word is also a maker of this lack of communication. As Zygmunt Bauman says in his book Liquid Love “We belong to talking, not what talking is about . . . Stop talking - and you are out. Silence equals exclusion.” To continue with, arguing about money is

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