Researchers now say that married couples who live together before marriage are 50 percent more likely to get divorced.  They tend to have a
“renter’s agreement” philosophy that makes them less committed to sticking together through hard times.

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Does this term sound familiar?  You are a mother of two young children and he says he wants a divorce after your 12 year marriage.  He is jealous of your success and angry that you spend too much time at work and travel too often.  Meanwhile, you are frustrated that he hasn’t been able to stay employed the last 6 years and the family has to rely on your income for the primary support. 

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Careers are financial assets and have value.  They can be very important in a traditional marriage where the wife has stayed home to raise the children, worked part-time, or helped the spouse to obtain an education or license. 

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