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The number of children affected by divorce each year.

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The chances your marriage will end in divorce within 25 years.

The word “divorce” brings to mind a host of tangled thoughts and feelings. Ranging from embarassment to despair, the experience of this word triggers surprise, confusion, disappointment and many other imbalancing reactions. The negative power of this word is strong and lasting. Once spoken, its impact stains the overall quality of the dialogue and channels the conversation into uncomfortable circles. 

The problem with divorce is its staying power. The divide it creates between partners is difficult to overcome. One key thought is to think about “last things first.” This idea emphasizes the quality of one’s LAST NAME. Since all members of a divorced family share a last name, or at least did at one time, by focusing on the function of the last name - to join everyone together - it serves as a reminder to do what is best for the family first and place your needs a close second. By doing so, opportunities for generosity, compassion, and kindness make themselves more available.