Married with Children

[Jaime Lync]

In my opinion, the authors of My Trip to Adele did a great job portraying family ties and the struggles that come along with marriage. Yaser and Miriam were not happy in their marriage but they had children together (little children that are still very much dependent on their parents). Nadia, on the other hand, divorced her abusive husband and kept custody of her young child.

Marriage, to me, is a very sacred thing but I do believe that a spouse has the right to divorce his/her spouse in case of adultery and abuse.

Do you think that having children makes it harder for abused spouses to divorce an abusive significant other? How much should you consider the child in a deteriorating marriage?

[Gingerbo0ks]

It's hard enough to leave a partner sometimes so I imagine it's much more difficult with children to consider. Nadia had to consider her child's safety too though, it's a difficult move to make and takes courage. However if the partner becomes abusive towards the children too, it's time to up and leave.

[Jaime Lync]

I think that if your partner is abusive to you, it is wise to assume that s/he will soon be abusive to the children and you should exit the relationship before that happens.

[Sankessy]

Divorcing a spouse is much difficult when you have children since both parents consider being near their children to create the bond between them..the spouse who is abused finds it hard to divorce as they are scared of losing their children.. One should be very considerate of their children but not too considerate that they forget to think of themselves and walk away when they feel an abuse is enough or too much

[Kelebogile Mbangi]

Raising children in a violent environment is not healthy. Having a child to consider should add to your reasons for wanting to leave the relationship.

[Keri wood]

I am married and have a daughter I could never get a divorce. For one I don't believe in it and two my daughter needs her dad.

[Gravy]

Too similar to topic: View on Relationships.