Causes of Divorce

 The Causes of Divorce are found in both husband and wife.  Usually the causes fall into a few simple  categories.  The cure for an impending divorce is always cheaper than divorce. 
 1.  Selfishness.  A spouse only cares about himself/herself.  Typically their thoughts are only concerning their own pleasures, happiness, and satisfaction.  There is little or no thought, expense, or time devoted to the partner. 
 2.  Sin.  What traditionally was called adultery, pornography, immorality, and loose living still ruins many marriages today.  How can anyone expect a mate to stay with them when they live as if they were not married and committed to one another? 
 3.  Sloppiness.  By this, I mean, we get busy with life and all its pursuits, and grow less and less active at doing the things for our mate that drew them to us in the first place.  Simple things, like opening the door.  Giving a word of praise when warranted.  Recognizing the other’s presence, value, and worth.

  Of course, there are many causes of divorce.  It would be in everyone’s best interest if we would step back and re-evaluate our “marital condition.”  Has selfishness crept in and stolen your care and affection for your mate?  Has the ugly monster of sin wormed its way into your life and heart, until it has pushed out your love and passion for your spouse?  Have you become so sloppy in the treatment of your spouse that you hardly can say a kind word to them?
 I still say finding the problems and fixing them is Cheaper Than Divorce.

Dan Kaighen
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