The consistent pattern in filings, the researchers believe, reflects the disillusionment
unhappy spouses feel when the holidays don't live up to expectations.
The consistent pattern in filings, the researchers believe, reflects the disillusionment
unhappy spouses feel when the holidays don't live up to expectations.
Not exact matches
So either the marriage experiences stress and breaks up, or it experiences stress and stays together, achieving some kind of truce that involves one
spouse or the other capitulating in some areas, but which leaves both parties
feeling lonely and
unhappy.
They don't consciously choose their marriage and their
spouse; they stay in sexless, loveless,
unhappy marriages that are full of anger and contempt because of the kids or because they're afraid of what they'll lose in a divorce or out of lethargy or because they value commitment over their
spouse — thus they can treat him or her like crap but still
feel proud that they're keeping their commitment.
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unhappy in your marriage for years, and can't imagine facing your
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If you're being cold and distant with your
spouse, it can make your children
feel uncomfortable while also sending the message that relationships are tense and
unhappy.