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Impact of Lockdown on Relationships: Insights from Italy
As noted today in The Local (@thelocalitaly), lawyers have reported that the divorce rate in Italy has increased by 60% in 2020. This increase has been attributed to “forced coexistence” under lockdown. The lawyers go on to say that 40 percent of cases were due to the fact that it is more difficult to hide…
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Realistic Commitment to Growth: A New Approach to Wedding Vows
The content emphasizes the need for a more realistic approach to commitment in marriage, advocating for informed consent and a focus on growth as individuals and as a couple. It challenges the traditional view of love-based commitment, highlighting the importance of facing challenges and evolving together. The goal is to help couples make a more…
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Coping with Lockdown Challenges: How to Cut Each Other Some Slack
In the book “Mutual Healing After the Affair,” the challenges for couples during lockdown due to Covid-19 are discussed. Amidst increased incidents of domestic violence, divorce, and infidelity, the author emphasizes the need to “cut each other some slack” and provides strategies for couples to navigate this difficult time, including reducing expectations, avoiding major decisions,…