Love Hurts: 7 Common Reasons Why People Stay in a Bad Marriage

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You made a vow
You meant your marriage vows when you made them, only now to face the insufferable guilt of needing out of an unhealthy situation. Susan Pease Gadoua suggests that while marriage is a powerful commitment, "Relationships change. People change. Life situations change. Everything changes. That is life. That is what is supposed to happen," Gadoua then goes on to say, "The trick in any relationship is to change ... more 

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You made a vow
You meant your marriage vows when you made them, only now to face the insufferable guilt of needing out of an unhealthy situation. Susan Pease Gadoua suggests that while marriage is a powerful commitment, "Relationships change. People change. Life situations change. Everything changes. That is life. That is what is supposed to happen," Gadoua then goes on to say, "The trick in any relationship is to change and grow on your path while allowing your partner to change and grow on his or her path." While the task is easier said than done, denying personal change is unreasonable. If you or your partner's personal journey has created an insurmountable divide in your marriage, perhaps it's time to reevaluate your place in it.
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