Use Your Words

I recently came across an article that used the word hypergamy. I had no idea what it meant (until I looked it up, of course). That led me to other interesting words and got me started on a collection of terms related to marriage and other personal relationships. I've listed some of them here. A few of these were new to me; perhaps you'll find something new, too.

Balancing Technology Helps Sustain Healthy Marriages

by guest contributor Kelli T. Irvin

How much time would you say you spend on your phone? Is your time online affecting your real-life relationships? If so, you're not alone. People across the world continue to struggle to find the right balance between the digital and physical worlds when it comes to love.

Thinking About Divorce?

I came across a website that featured a link entitled "Thinking about divorce? Contact an attorney for the right advice."

Somehow, that struck me as wrong.

Sure, if you must get divorced, a good attorney can help you come to a fair financial settlement, work out custody arrangements, and process the paperwork.

But if you are just thinking about divorce, it is probably better to look for the right advice in other places. Although most relationship problems can be solved, couples in distress often perceive the situation as hopeless. Perhaps a thoughtful family law attorney might try to talk you out of an unnecessary divorce; sometimes this happens. But the lawyer's real job is to help you do what you say you want to do, and if you say you want a divorce, chances are that you will get one.