Marriage is the union
of man and woman under the law of man and God but not all the time relationship
works after a certain period of time. Because of this phenomenon, many of
married couples separate. In the Philippines, there are only two ways to escape
from marriage, either by annulment or legal separation. Both of these are
tedious which make the couple remain married even it is already hard for both
parties. In addition, the rest of the world has legalized divorce and it is
about time that the Philippines should, too. Divorce might be against our religious
beliefs but there are different reasons why couples should separate.
First, the mistake of
marrying the wrong person should be corrected. Like they say, as time passes,
you get to know your partner more. Due to that reason, you may see his bad
sides after years of being married. When this time comes, your relationship
gets ruined and becomes unbearable. You do not have to stay in a toxic
relationship if only you had the choice and the right to have a divorce. There
are also other instances why you should leave your spouse and have divorce such
as infidelity, financial issues, being out of love, and many more. With these
issues, reconciliation is no longer possible and divorce will be the best
option.
Second, divorce will be
helpful in decreasing the rate of cohabitation. In this modern time, people are
not getting married because they are afraid of being committed to a person in
marriage and they just choose to live together. If there is divorce, at least
these people will get married knowing they could escape from their relationship
if it fails. And if it works, then they become united as one until the end. Hence,
the rate of cohabitation will gradually decrease. Isn’t it better to get
married even you know there is a possibility that it will fail rather than
living together with uncertainty?
Lastly, psychological
abuse and distress will be avoided for the couples and their children through
divorce. Being in a toxic relationship can be depressing for the whole family.
If both parents can no longer perform their responsibilities, children get
affected. During those times, children become traumatized and become
rebellious. In this situation, the best solution is the separation of the
couple to maintain a pleasing environment for the sake of their children. Why
should a failed relationship be affecting not only the couple but also the
children if divorce can be a choice?
Marriage is a sacred
matter but there are different reasons why a couple tend to separate may it be
marrying the wrong person, adultery, psychological abuse, etc. Divorce should
be legalized to solve a failed relationship and to stop the worsening deterioration
of the persons involved. There is more to being together with the man/woman you
once loved. Sometimes, it is better to save yourself from the pain rather than
keeping the relationship that you will never be able to fix. At least, in this
case, you will be able to preserve the happy memories and the remaining love
and respect for each other. It is about time for divorce to be legalized in the
Philippines.
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