According to a recent study by the University of Glasgow in Scotland, the more children a couple have, the happier they are. The catch? This only holds true for married couples. The same children and happiness correlation didn’t apply to single, co-habiting or separated parents. The study took into account not only marital status [...]
Tags: children, co-habiting, Happiness, life satisfaction, marriage, single parents
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Not Bright Enough to Marry?
For 17-year old Kerry Robertson, what stands in her way to marriage and motherhood is her learning disabilities. Social workers already canceled her wedding to her 25-year old fiance Mark McDougall 2 days before the church ceremony. The Fife Council where Robertson lives feels that her learning disabilities render her incapable [...]
Tags: learning disabilities, marriage, motherhood, social services
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Life in modern day society can be very complex and confusing. Sometimes, I wish there was a book about how to handle certain situations with grace, calmness, and dignity. Alas, there is no book and some situations are just going to be downright ugly.
Seven years ago, I left my abusive ex-husband and began to rebuild [...]
Tags: abuse, contempt of court, custody, divorce, funerals, marriage, Pregnancy, re-marriage
Posted in: Pregnancy
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