The recent infidelity of Tiger Woods has brought the core values of marriage back into the spotlight. Relationships are a high risk venture as the divorce rate continues to hover at fifty percent. However, many people regret their decisions to leave their marriages and 80% consider going back to their spouse after separating or divorce. All relationships will have their unique moments of pain to overcome. Each individual will need to assess whether they can forgive their partner for the pain experienced and determine if there are enough positive aspects of the relationship to save it.
Musician Greg Middleton has written a book titled Real Men which discusses the loss of values within marriage and family today. Middleton states, "Men have lost their focus and need to be reminded of core essential values." He is concerned about the impact this loss will have on future generations. Middleton's Real Men seminars target 18 to 39 year old men. He emphasizes the positive impact that men in this age group have on their children when they provide a stable, nurturing environment for them. He challenges men to look at five critical aspects of their life: leadership, responsibility, accountability, fatherhood, and matrimony to determine what areas of their life need growth.
Past mistakes in your life may haunt you and going back to your partner may not be the answer. Whether you choose to leave your current relationship or begin a new one there are several characteristics that should be present in a healthy relationship. Determine if your relationships display mutual trust, respect, commitment, honesty, unconditional love, care, support and prayer. Seek counseling for healing before making any permanent life decisions when faced with leaving your partner or working to make your current relationship better.
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