Posted on 07/27/2009 8:48:52 AM PDT by Schnucki
People who get divorced are more likely to suffer health problems including heart disease and cancer, even if they go on to remarry, a study has shown.
Divorce and widowhood have a long-term negative effect on physical wellbeing that is only marginally ameliorated if the person finds a new partner.
The stress and financial uncertainty of separation can continue to take their toll on our bodies decades after the Decree Absolute comes through, the research indicates.
Divorced people have 20 per cent more chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer than married people, according to the study of 8,652 people aged between 51 and 61 by Professor Linda Waite of the University of Chicago.
They also have 23 per cent more mobility problems, such as difficulty climbing stairs or walking short distances.
But while the health benefits of marriage – which are believed to stem from financial security and the positive impact of wives on their husbands' diets and lifestyles – are well known, the new study shows that they are significantly reduced the second and third times around.
People who divorce and then remarry still have 12 per cent more chronic problems and 19 per cent more mobility problems than those who have been continuously married, the analysis showed.
"Among the currently married, those who have ever been divorced show worse health on all dimensions. Both the divorced and widowed who do not remarry show worse health on all dimensions," said Prof Waite, a sociologist.
The research, which was carried out with Mary Elizabeth Hughes of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, also reaffirmed the results of recent studies showing the relative ill health of people who remain unmarried into late middle age.
People who never married have 12 per cent more mobility limitations and 13 per
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Horse apples. Single works best for me.
/johnny
Married and divorced TWICE, to husbands who were abusive in one form or another, I’m much healthier and happier now than I have ever been. I find these “studies” and stories about marriage amusing - especially the ones about keeping a struggling marriage together “for the children”. I know divorce can be devastating to children. But the kids from challenging marriages will grow up in an unhealthy environment, and many times become abusers or victims of abuse. You seek what you’re familiar with. Been there.
“Christians should not be marrying someone who is not a Christian, anyway. You must be “equally yoked.””
FYI some people are saved after marriage..
You obviously didn’t read my post. I said just that.
“That obviously covers those with whom neither were Christians before being married, but then one became Christian.”
1) Define Christian
2) Is it in the slightest bit possible that depending on your election belief
a) The person was never regenerate but proclaimed they were a christian
b) The person left the faith
There are exceptions and my comment was in no way meant to slam those who stay single. Paul himself said its better to be alone but for the temptation of fornication so if you are good on that front and use your singleness to glorify Christ way to go..
Correlation is not causality. It’s possible that growing health problems put strain on a marriage, increasing the likelihood of divorce, and continue to grow after divorce occurs.
There are many things we can “judge” (discern) as Christians, but we cannot judge if someone has lost their salvation, nor can we pronounce punishments as though they have.
We are allowed to punish bad behavior and to excommunicate people who appear to have crossed such lines, though.
Regardless, our vow to God remains if we were Christian.
If you’re spouse leaves you and shares a bed with another there is *zero* Biblical evidence binding you to that person there is, however, some Biblical indication that you are free to move on with your life..
Christian or not if a spouse leaves and weds another remarriage is Biblical. Prove me wrong...
There is no Biblical evidence that ever supports your assertion that “if a spouse leaves and weds another remarriage is Biblical.” There is no evidence of such a remarriage ever occurring in the New Testament, save for that of widows who are encouraged to remain single but if weak, getting married.
The only example of a potential divorce was, ironically, only in the context of a betrothal being broken (which isn’t what you and I are referring to as being “married”). Can you guess of whom I am speaking? It was Joseph of Mary.
Please find something to back your assertion. You won’t.
LOL...marriage is grand, divorce about a hundred grand.
Now that got me laughing. Thanks.
I just realized this one was pretty funny. If you were Jewish, you didn't divorce such a lady.
You had her stoned, as all Jews were to do to an adulterer.
- There is no Biblical evidence that ever supports your assertion that “if a spouse leaves and weds another remarriage is Biblical.”-
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.”
A case can be made that merely divorcing ones spouse and taking up a bed with another would qualify them as ‘unbelieving’ as they are not only sinning but are unrepentant about it. Certainly that is more stable ground than saying if you were not saved when you took the vows they don’t matter that is covered multiple times in the new testament by new converts still honoring their vows.
Keep in mind once the divorcing spouse remarries reconciliation is not possible
However, singleness is still easily possible. If that was good enough for Christ, why don't you see that as expected of us?
Bump for later reference
Divorce damages your health. Not to mention your assets and your future earnings.
i had a wonderful marriage (if a bit immature for it) to a great guy. he died young and i became a young widowed single mother for several years. i have remarried to a fantastic man and could not be happier. i am healthier too. but this study indicates that hubbymayhem and i are both in serious danger because he was divorced and i was a widow. fey! the study is stupid and wrong in my opinion and i’m guessing you would agree. i am so glad you have found peace and happiness without those loser ex-es of yours. be happy and well but don’t forget sometimes the 3rd time is the charm. ;)
Many people get divorced due to the health issues of their spouse, for example. Not saying it is the right thing to do, but it happens.
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