The article did an amazing job of relating to how people in this circumstance feel. Especially amazing for Haaretz. Can anyone even TRY to relate to that, instead of just replying with whatever hobbyhorse or stereotype you want to yell out?
Here are some thoughts from a religious (not chareidi) divorced man:
1. Marrying a bachelor maybe shouldn`t be her goal if she has 2 kids. Doesn`t she want someone that can relate to her situation? Trust me step-parenting is hard, I wouldn`t want to try it when one of the parents is coming in fresh.
2. The idea that "identifying a problem only makes it stronger" is baloney. Identifying a problem is the start of trying to fix it. Ignoring it will make it worse. How bad does it have to get before organizations like this get recognition?
3. Does Em HaBanim give emotional counseling in preparation for future relationships? If they`re heartbroken about repeat divorcees, they should offer counseling before any of their members starts to dat |
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