Untying The Knot , Legalizing Divorce

No:54-02

September 03 ,2022

" For better or for worse , till death do us part"...

I got married 17 years ago , turning 18 January of next year. So far so good , i've found my perfect match. Not a perfect man but just enough to complete my life. Not all romance and bed of roses , of course thorns are part of it. There are struggles and difficulties along the road but that what's make our marriage meaningful , strong and beautiful.

For almost 18 years , we fought different battles together. My mom was not in favor of him but he did his best to win her heart , he worked on it. I taught him what to do ,what to say and what to bring whenever we are going home to our place. Until mom finally love him as a son. We face our battle together. I let him grow and so i am. Our differences helps us in that area of growing. What i lack he fills and what his weakness is my strength so i lift him up until his weakness became his strength too.

Maybe we are destined . Oh , there are still minor fights , asaran or pikunan , i still get piss of his ways of not putting his dirty clothes in the laundry basket. Leaving glasses in the sink and eating junkfoods that influenced our 6 year old son. But he knows how to compromise. He will do household chores when i don't feel well. He let me sleep in the afternoon and manned our store. He ask permission if he wants to drink with his friends which is rare to happen now unlike the old days.

Maybe our knot are tied accordingly? hahaha! Or too tight perhaps that no outside forces can untie it. Maybe we are lucky and we are indeed a match. But what about those who are need to end their marriages coz of many irreconcilable differences? Am i favor or are you in favor of legalizing divorce in our land?

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A small trivia that i too was surprised upon knowing it. Did you know that aside from the Vatican City , Philippines is the only country worldwide that divorce is not recognize yet? Ok , i know that we don't have divorce here but i thought that there are still other countries as well.

Actor turned Senator Robin Padilla proposed a Divorce Bill and quoted saying : My bill is never meant to destroy marriages . We would never object to marriages that last forever. In fact, my bill aims to protect marriage , including the woman , the man and their children".

If you want to file the petition for divorce the following are in need to consider according to the proposed divorce bill:

• Two parties should have irreconcilable differences.

• Husband and wife cannot perform their respective duties or obligations in the marriage.

• The marriage was annulled abroad.

• They are living separately for two years already.

• There was an abuse a threat for the life of the petitioner.

• Having children outside marriage and a few more grounds..

Kindly check the link for a detailed divorce bill requirements https://ph.news.yahoo.com/rep-edcel-lagman-refiles-divorce-bill-094405956.html

I am fortunate that i tied the knot with the right man . Having a simple yet satisfied and happy married life. We value the sacrament of marriage. We believed and understand it's sacredness. I don't personally need the divorce bill , it's not applicable with us but what about those who are stuck in a toxic one?

I can't speak for others and the issue about it will take a long debate and i do understand the need for those who are abused but i should admit too that it will have both a positive and negative effect to our society.

As infedelities are rampant. Lies is become a habit, will you end up your relationship and resort to divorce or you will try to work it out and give it a second chance? So what's your take?

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