By: Dr. Ricketts
PEMBROKE PINES – The slowing economy might be forcing some married people who might have otherwise sought to divorce, to decide to stay together. They are finally realizing that 2 people live cheaper than one can. Furthermore, when two people are in a relationship, if something happens they have backup from the other.
This seems to beg the question – Why did they get married in the first place? Isn’t this what marriage was supposed to promote, especially when children are involved? “In good times and bad…In sickness and in health…?” If they can make decisions to remain together and to share with each other during the bad times, what is it about the good times that make people want to break up their families?
It seems we really have a lot to learn about what “family” and “marriage” is all about. Maybe there are numerous good lessons that we can learn from these hard times.
What are your thoughts?
Dr. Ricketts is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Parenting Consultant, who operates a private practice in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He has been providing counseling/psychotherapy and related services since 1997. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, Nova Southeastern and Argosy Universities, with a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.
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