Everyone knows the well-worn statistic:  50% of marriages end in divorce.  But does it have to be so?  Experts agree that staying in an unhappy marriage can be harmful emotionally and psychologically.  But what exactly is an "unhappy" marriage?  After all, no marriage is perfect, and every relationship has its ebbs and flows.  According to MomLogic:


A study of unhappily married individuals found that getting divorced was not an automatic promise of increased happiness or well-being. In fact, two-thirds of unhappily married people who remained married reported happy marriages five years later.

Is it worth it to stick it out and work on the relationship?  Our opinion?  If the relationship is not abusive, and both partners are willing and able to work on the relationship, then it's important to honor your commitment.  Seek counseling, and really try to understand one another's perspective whilst communicating effectively.  You might just be able to turn a bad situation into a positive one.


What's your take?




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run4rain
3 yearss ago
Totally agree! My husband can be a hard man to get along with, but through our fights and struggles, when we make it through, I can look back and appreciate our journey and can say that we're closer because of it.
 
jodievans
3 yearss ago
I got married very young! Eleven years later, we are still together. Our journey has been difficult, but as women we have to remember that most marriage crap is normal. It's not all a party. I am grateful for the journey too. I created a blog to help women in marriage. It the funny and not so funny stuff about being married. Check it out. I hope it makes you laugh! www.mejaneyoucrazy.blogspot.com