The World of Relationships and Dating

Knowing When to Call It Quits

Divorce is rampant in America; 50% of first marriages end in divorce, and over 70% of subsequent marriages fail as well.  Even with those staggering statistics, some people stay in marriages that should have ended years, if not decades, ago.  At the same time, many of the divorces that do happen could be prevented.  I don’t judge people who’ve gotten divorced; I believe that everything happens in divine order.  It’s just that sometimes we do things to have the experience of “I’ll never do that again!”  And sometimes we do things out of ignorance; we just don’t know that there could be another way. 

There are times when the relationship can be repaired, and times when it can not.  Here are some ways to tell the difference.  It’s time to leave when:
1.  There is abuse involved.  Whether it’s physical, sexual or emotional abuse, that is a clear sign that the relationship