Does God allow divorce in an unhappy marriage?

Amy M

i don't know about what god thinks but divorce is perfectly legal

I'm not postitive, but I think In the Old Testament it was allowed, but in the New Testament Jesus said Moses had allowed it because he knew man's heart was hardened and that we should never get divorced except for maybe infidelity, if I'm remembering it correctly.

Byakuya

the Bible says divorce is only permissible if there has been infidelity.. so if your spouse cheats on you, you are allowed to get a divorce.. but it's still better to try and work things out..

Dr. Kat

Unhappy? Depends on the reason why. I believe in my sister's words that divoce should come only when you are cheated on, being physically harmed or your family is in danger. All other reasons can be repaired with time, counseling, space, healing and most importantly, communication.
Fight for marriage. Society seems to think we don't have to anymore and I think that's terrible.

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According to the Bible, he will only recognize a divorce if the spouse has cheated. Just being unhappy in God's eyes is not a reason. From a spiritual aspect, seek counseling and talk to your pastor if you have a idea that your spouse maybe cheating and thats why you are unhappy you may have grounds.

shdwtalker2002

The vows before God say, "In sickness and in health, for better or for worse, for richer and for poorer, until death do you part." Well, but if you get unhappy, just do whatever you want??? No! "What God has joined together, let no person put asunder." If you're going to divorce due to "unhappiness" you're going to have to do it with the understanding that you are breaking a vow you made before God.

faith

In the bible it says that God doesn't want you to divorce. The only reason you are supposed to divorce is because of infedelity and you're supposed to try to work through that first! You can look up in the bible the word marriage and it has many verses on that subject. Pray for God to help you and your spouse find happiness again. That's the problem with couples today, they give up so easily. Marriage isn't always a bed of roses, but in the end it's worth the work!

uniquechild

The only grounds for divorce in a marriage is where a partner has commited adultery. God still hates divorce. I guess if the situation is abusive and life threatening I think God would intervene and draw the line, but I doubt he will allow divorce. Is there no chance of working things out? I think it might be good to ask for separation so that you can both sort yourselves out and your differences too.

My friend my marriage too had gone sour at one point until I realised that unless one of us made an effort, things would not get better. I chose to seek counselling for myself, since my dear man did not think he needed it when he needed it more than I did. He never considered himself to be the wrong one. Our relationship[ was childish to say the least and so I decided time to change things. I sought christian counselling and it was deep and good and I began to grow in leaps and bounds. He made rude comments about my counsellor, but later when he saw me change for the better began to like what he saw. I got calmer and so did he.

I also began reading the book about the praying wife by Susie Ormarins. I read Captivating by Jon and Staci Elderedge as well as Wild at heart by John Elderedge. I began applying what I read and it made a tremendous difference too. Try this route. Dont quit. God can restore you and he will if you let him!. When you change your partner also changes - even without counselling!

I really am going to put you on my prayer list and I pray God heals all the wounds and you find the beauty out of the ashes! God richly bless you!

Margaret M

Normally, I'd ask you what the situation is, but honestly the answer is no. According to the bible the only cases where divorce are acceptable are when there has been infidelity - if and only if you have tried everything and simply can't make it work afterwards or if your spouse is not a Christian and wants out of the marriage.

I'd say a Christian marriage counselor is your best bet.

Danelle

If your simply unhappy, then NO, he does not allow it. When you took the vows, you took them for life. The only way God allows divorce is if your spouse has cheated on you and you can not overcome the pain. That is the only way you will be forgiven for breaking the sacred vows of marriage.

txguy8800

I'm not this holy-roly Christian that preaches all the time,but if you really want to know what God says, he gives two examples in the Bible (Please don't ask me where?)

1. He says that if your spouse is unfaithful. Having relations with somebody else, then you can get a divorce.
2. If a spouse abuses the other (physical or mental), there are grounds here for divorce.

The rest of your options are up to you, but these two are in the bible.

Bistro

depends on what made it unhappy.

JACK

BIBLICAL ANSWER: NO. you need to make it work. Divorce is unacceptable. good luck, i hope you find happiness.

Yesy

The BIBLE clearly states that divorce is only allowed when the couple does not get along(fighting all the time), and if one has commited adultry. I have it understood that GOD does not want an unhappy marriage b/c marriage is about love, companionship, and understanding of one another. There needs to be a good reason for a divorce. Always look at divorce as the last option. And Yes, GOD does exist. If he wouldn't then you wouldn't exist either. You live because he gives you the air, light, and life. No other reason. Please try to solve your problems, and again, let divorce be the last option.
Please protect Marriage!!!!!!!!!Protect Marriage in today's world.

Step

no! For bettter or worse!

Sean J

God hates divorce.

Thomas S

Ofcourse, everything that happens is because God allows it. Now some religions may raise a stink about it but no matter what they say, they don't have a monopoly on God.

AnnieD

If you believe in God, then you know he has given us free choice.

bradschuman

A fundamentalist might tell you "NO", but it happens ANYWAY. So, I'd say YES, God allows it...simply by virtue of the fact that it CAN and DOES happen!
God allows a LOT of things that we don't like!...then the fundamentalists blame it on Satan instead.

todd s

you are kidding

GirlinNB

If you are unhappy, then why give a crap what others think, including god? Place your importance on your own shoulders, not what society thinks that God will think (cause who would know anyway? - NO ONE!!)

New Guy

Nope

Alli

God wants you to be happy in all that you do! If you are not happy with something he wants you to do whats right for you as long as its right

albert

Gosh thats so sad, first to be married and happy you both have to be happy with yourself first, if one isn't it causes lost of stress and pain on the other cause the unhappy one blames his or her unhappiness on their spouce.I dont personally believe in Divorce but I have been divorced once where I had absolutly no choice, she cheated and left me, maybe thinking the grass was greener over yonder well her escapaid lasted one month shes now alone and im remarried after 11 years and very happy.It takes 2 always cause just one will result in disaster sooner or later, if your unhappy before you ruin what you have take a good look at yourself before you distroy your mates life and all involved.Good luck

xxx_eye_candy32

What an,,, live a LIE the rest of your life.................

mrdix69

Does God allow divorce? are you for real with this question, come on now YOU MUST BE JOKING RIGHT

Island girl

If you married in a church by a servant of God and promised vows to one another in his sanctuary, than yes....but maybe it wont be so bad. God is forgiving God. Ask him to look into your heart, know what you are going thru and ask him to forgive if he dis-agrees with what you are doing, but its what you think is best.

t24

I don't think God wants you to live a life of misery for fear of a social taboo like being divorced, especially if your spouse is abusive or adulterous.

nightman122554

as everything in life there are rule being unhappy is not one of them we need more imform to help

uimblue

im feeling the same way and i cant wait to see your answers so i can make up my mind also

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