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Originally Posted by Tropical Trouble
Vows do mean something to a lot of people. The problem arises when only one person in the marriage recognizes that there is a problem and is willing to do whatever it takes to "fix" the marriage. If one party just doesn't give a da*n then there's really nothing the other person can do. You can only beat your head against a brick wall for so long.
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This kind of depends on the problem. The bible is very clear on what is and what is not grounds for divorce and I don't think your partner not wanting to work on problems is in there. As far as I know, the church only recognized three grounds for divorce. Adultery, breach of contract and abuse. Other than that, you're kind of stuck with those vows. Well, if you believe them anyway. I gather from the divorce rate that many don't, which is their option I guess. You're not obliged to believe that marriage is for better or for worse and until death do you part just because I do.
Marriage has become pretty meaningless in our society. Some religions still attach meaning to it but they're the ones that frown on divorce.