MODULE 9A Flashcards
1
Q
Why do some couples separate?
A
Not ready for divorce
Financial concerns
Cultural reasons
2
Q
What are the challenges of separation?
A
Couples grow apart instead of working it out
Parents use it as a “wake-up call” or punishment
Confusing for the kids
More stressful than divorce
3
Q
What does divorce stem from?
A
Marital distress
4
Q
Have divorce rates been increasing or declining?
A
Declining
5
Q
Does cohabitation lead to divorce
A
no
6
Q
But when does cohabitation lead to divorce?
A
when the couple is under the age of 23
7
Q
How many divorced mothers have custody?
A
85%
8
Q
What are the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”?
A
Contempt
Stonewalling
Defensiveness
Criticism
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