Advice from Divorce Lawyers to Avoid Heartbroken Marriages:
"Few individuals can truly comprehend the pain and distress wrought by divorce better than matrimonial lawyers," said Cheryl Lynn Hepfer, president of the AAML. "Having seen so many heart wrenching cases up close, our organization decided to offer ten simple tips for married couples who might be experiencing the first signs of trouble or merely just looking for ways to maintain the loving relationship that they currently enjoy."
The AAML offers the following ten tips to help strengthen marriage bonds or possibly diffuse any pressure points that could threaten the overall health of a union:
Learn to listen, learn to hear one another.
Don't expect to get more from your spouse than you give of yourself.
Don't try to change your spouse; accept him/her "as is."
Treat your spouse like your best friend or most important colleague.
Look at challenges in your lives as an opportunity to grow together.
Learn to assess your own mistakes and openly acknowledge them.
Learn to argue respectfully, without personal attacks.
Don't demean your spouse in public or private.
Focus on resolving a problem, rather than trying to win an argument.
Never lose your sense of humor and have fun together.
