This week, we talked about divorce and stepfamilies.  I think it is interesting to note the ways that different people handle divorces.  I have heard lots of stories about divorces.  Some people who get divorced are so angry; they just want to make the other person from the marriage hurt.  It seems like a divorce can easily become a pride issue.  On the other hand, there are some divorces in which people treat each other respectfully.  I know a family in which the parents got divorced and the dad remarried, but the biological mom still lives close to her kids and ex-husband.  In fact, they still treat each other well.  I think it is important to live the golden rule.  Things work out better and there is less anger.  I really liked a quote from our reading.  Lauer and Lauer (2012) in their book, Marriage & Family: The Quest for Intimacy, the eighth edition reads, "Many marriages end that could have turned out to be satisfying.  According to Waite and Gallagher (2000), the majority of couples who are unhappy can work through their problems and have a happy union within five years" (p. 310).  I like this quote because it shows with effort, marriages can work out.  My parents are a great example.  They have put a lot of effort in their marriage; they go on anniversary trips together and spend special time with one another once a week.