The distress of marital conflict is not confined to the spousal partners. Systems theory tells us that the couple’s negative interaction will have a spillover effect on their child(ren), the extended family, their friendships, their work colleagues and even the community itself. Christianity has historically taught that marriage is a covenant whose very essence depicts the nature of God - the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That nature is love. Science cannot fully capture the full extent of this age-old institution, nor can we minimize the devastating consequences of a marriage in distress. Divorce has enormous consequences for all involved. We work diligently to uphold the sanctity of marriage, while also helping couples to address the factors leading to their dissatisfaction.
Selah,
Tim Heck, Ph.D.