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dadudemon
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I read somewhere that the #1 reason for divorce is money realted.

#2 is sex related. (adultery, porn, no sex..etc.)

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The number one reason is money. They say money makes the world go around. But they also say it is the root of all evil.

The other top reasons for divorce:

Infidelity.

Poor communication

Change in priorities. This can be caused by having kids or due to ones job, big things.

Lack of commitment to the marriage.

Sexual problems.

Other reasons that come up frequently, but not as frequently are:

Addictions

Failed expectations of your spouse (believing one is a super hero or that he/she can fix or be everything to or for you)

Physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/ar...le_divorce.html

http://www.articleclick.com/Article...-Divorce/918786

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Let me make this clear, as crystal clear as I can say it.

THE BIBLE NEVER SAID "MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL" IT INFACT STATES "THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL" and Matthew 10:6 says "You cannot worship 2 lords...you cannot worship your god and your money" (mostly word for word).

Greed is also one of the 7 deadly sins.

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So the O'jays did get it right.

and it's Tim, not Matt, and the numbers are flipped.

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Do you think having the same political and religious beliefs are important to a successful marriage? Is it bad for a very liberal person to spend a lifetime with someone who is very conservative? Should atheists only marry atheists? Or do opposites attract, and if they do, can you really depend on that as a solid foundation for a long lasting relationship?

My wife is Catholic so I would say no

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Re: Should you marry someone who politically and religiously different than you?

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Do you think having the same political and religious beliefs are important to a successful marriage? Is it bad for a very liberal person to spend a lifetime with someone who is very conservative? Should atheists only marry atheists? Or do opposites attract, and if they do, can you really depend on that as a solid foundation for a long lasting relationship?

My dad is half jewish and my mom was a catholic. I was the product of their love.

So, there is your answer. angel

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Thats an interesting way of putting it. laughing out loud

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Do you think having the same political and religious beliefs are important to a successful marriage? Is it bad for a very liberal person to spend a lifetime with someone who is very conservative? Should atheists only marry atheists? Or do opposites attract, and if they do, can you really depend on that as a solid foundation for a long lasting relationship?

As Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat have taught us, opposites attract.

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My dad is half jewish and my mom was a catholic. I was the product of their love.

So, there is your answer.

I'm the product of two Catholics; one politically conservative, the other moderate.

And I'm a gay liberal agnostic

To really answer the question, I don't think I could have a real meaningful relationship if all we did was agree. Same for always bickering about things.

A happy medium would be my person o' choice.

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Let me make this clear, as crystal clear as I can say it.

THE BIBLE NEVER SAID "MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL" IT INFACT STATES "THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL" and Matthew 10:6 says "You cannot worship 2 lords...you cannot worship your god and your money" (mostly word for word).

Greed is also one of the 7 deadly sins.

You are pulling pubic hairs trying to make a difference in the two.

Money is an object, duh it can't be "evil" of itself. The things people will do to acquire money are what is called "evil."

Mix up a few words; it means the same thing.

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I'm the product of two Catholics; one politically conservative, the other moderate.

And I'm a gay liberal agnostic

To really answer the question, I don't think I could have a real meaningful relationship if all we did was agree. Same for always bickering about things.

A happy medium would be my person o' choice.

You are a very rare case indeed.

I think that rural and urban areas have very different extremes of what is acceptable. That sort of difference is as critical as any other factor.

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Well I'm a Muslim

But I'm not very religious. I don't pray, and ironically, I hate Muslim weddings (the way it's done, held, and the traditions). However, I do follow some Muslim "rules" in the Muslim bible, I believe there is a God, but I don't know which God to believe in. What does that make me? confused

For the Muslims, they say that we Muslims can't wed anyone non-Muslim unless they convert to Muslim. I would think it's pretty ridiculous, but to convert into a Muslim is pretty easy. Just gotta say a few Islamic words and boom, you're done, etc. But of course, it has to be done professionally.

In my opinion, I think that even though a couple each has different religion, and different views upon politics, it would somehow strengthen their relationship in a way.
You can discuss, learn more about each other, and it would be really interesting to know more. I honestly do think that there isn't a problem when it comes to marriage based on the question. However, sometimes one will have to be careful cause the other might be really religious and sensitive about the topic....

Enuf said

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Wow, first time I heard a Muslim say that. Not a bad thing, I'm just surprised.

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love shud trancend idiotic boundries of many relegious beleifs. ofcourse problems can arise in such situations but if your love is stronger......

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shud?

Oh, since when have you been so anal about spelling?

Heh. Anal.

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love shud trancend idiotic boundries of many relegious beleifs. ofcourse problems can arise in such situations but if your love is stronger......

Love should "conquer" everything in "theory".

That includes unnecessary legal contracts and ceremonies.

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^agreed.

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Originally posted by chithappens
Wow, first time I heard a Muslim say that. Not a bad thing, I'm just surprised.

Yea, I know. My father scolds me BAD for even thinking about it haha.
But I need answers

May 26th, 2008 08:11 AM

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^wont find em in islam trust me. dont stop searching just cause ur dad is close minded. smile

. where do you live btw?

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As Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat have taught us, opposites attract.

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