Why talk about divorce statistics even before I
get serious with dating? Well, simply because most people
started out in the wrong path right from the day they
conceive the idea of dating. I cannot verify the following
divorce statistics, it was taken from a newsletter sent by
Dr Mort Fertel. He said...
It's well known that 50% of FIRST marriages end
in
divorce.
Do you know what percent of SECOND marriages end
in
divorce?
It should be LESS THAN 50%, right? After all,
who
would make those same painful mistakes
again?
People marrying a second time have the
"benefit"
of knowing what kind of person to pick this
time,
right?
Wrong, the divorce rate for SECOND
marriages is 70%!
And THIRD marriages; closer to
80%!
I have not idea if he is a Christian but I thought he was
spot on what he further added, ...the key to succeeding
in marriage is NOT finding the right person; it's YOU
becoming the right person. Your relationship is not simply a
function of who you pick; it's also a function of who you
are. The same character and personality you want in a mate should be
the same qualities you should possess too. The wisdom to
decide who your mate should be must come from God, christian dating services can only do
much, you would do well to seek the counsel of those whom
you know are having a great christian marriage. Pray over
this.
Dr Mort Fertel's website. (Go to URL)
