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“Son Finally Divorced, So Happy” Mother-in-law Got Slapped in the Face a Month Later

When we were young, we thought life was simple, and we believed that love would last forever, and marriage would be a lifelong partnership. However, as we experienced life, we realized that many things were just one-sided fantasies, and love wasn’t the only thing that mattered in marriage, and marriage wasn’t the only thing that mattered in life. We were too young and naive, thinking that being with the one we loved was the most important thing, and that we could overcome all difficulties as long as we were together.

May 3, 2023 6 min read

Stop Hurting Loved Ones with Violent Communication

How Nonviolent Communication Can Improve Your Relationships What is violent communication? Take this example: “You come home and just play on your phone. It’s like you don’t care about me at all. What’s the point of being in this relationship?!” This is a classic example of “violent communication.” It’s filled with comments, criticisms, accusations, and complaints. When faced with such complaints and accusations, how do most people react? Do they immediately put down their phone and try to have a calm conversation with you? No, their instinct is to put up their defenses. This usually leads to either an argument or a cold war.

May 2, 2023 4 min read

Middle-aged Divorced Couples, Whose Later Life is More Miserable?

Love is the process of marriage; marriage is the goal of love.—Schopenhauer When it comes to marriage, everyone has high hopes. But in reality, not every marriage turns out to be as perfect as imagined. Some couples can share joy but not hardship, a common phenomenon in real life. The fundamental reason why some marriages end is often due to a lack of love. So, when people reach middle age and divorce, who will have a more miserable later life? These three experienced individuals provide honest insights.

May 1, 2023 4 min read