Divorce

I learned recently of a couple we have known for years who got a divorce a couple months ago. Obviously we're not really close, so it didn't hurt a lot to hear about it, but it was a bit shocking.

It's strange to see that happen. Emily and I have seen some of our friends and acquaintances dissolve their marriages in recent years and although I don't judge the participants for ending their marriages, it still strikes me as sad every time I hear of it happening. I've learned how hard marriage can be and I wouldn't judge anyone for failing to keep their marriage alive. Still, I have a feeling that many of these marriages could be preserved if the participants worked and sacrificed to make it work. I think maybe our society has made it so easy to dissolve a marriage that when things get tough (and they always do), it's easy for the couple to say "well, we tried" and give up.

I know it's hellish to be in a relationship that has gone sour, but having been through hell once or twice and finding my relationship with my wife even sweeter than it was before ... it's worth paying the price.