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Has Adultery gone Mainstream?
In spite of the increased societal acceptance of things like premarital sex, “hook-ups,” cohabitation, and the LGBT lifestyle, the ... read more

Divorce: How Waiting Periods Can Benefit the Family
January 27, 2025 By Rachel Schnepf How easy is it to get a divorce in today’s day and age? Living in the United States, I can ... read more

Coercion at the United Nations Amidst the Devaluing of Traditional Families
January 6, 2024 By Linda Sulzen The family has been and continues to be under attack in the United Nation's debates, ... read more

Gratitude and Its Surprising Effects!
United Families has, for years, wanted to share information in the form of quizzes. Thanks to Emily Judkins, a wonderful colleague and ... read more

Equality in Marriage and Happiness
November 4, 2024 By Linda Sulzen When a couple marries the bliss they feel may fade as the pressure of life builds. As children ... read more

Can LGBTQ Rights and Religious Freedom Coexist Peacefully?
July 3, 2024 By Rebecca Heiner As a young child, I was taught to show people kindness and respect, regardless of their beliefs. ... read more

Are you in Love with a Jerk?
June 18, 2024 By Haley Cloward Have you ever been or are you currently in a relationship with someone who could be the one? Do ... read more

Fidelity Before Pride
June is upon us and it’s a month filled with lots of patriotic (Flag Day on June 14) and family holidays. Happy Father’s Day to the ... read more

The Ripple Effects of Divorce
June 10, 2024 By Becky Tingey Have you ever dropped a pebble in a lake and watched the ripples move across thewater like ... read more

Letting the term “spouse” move toward extinction?
As I’ve read and listened to all the controversy surrounding “trad wives” and NFL player Harrison Butker’s commencement address, I ... read more

Harrison Butker reminds us there is truth
May 20, 2024 By Rebecca Heiner If hearing the name Harrison Butker doesn’t immediately catch your attention, there’s a good ... read more

Making a case for online dating: a few tips, tricks, and a secret shortcut
March 4, 2024 By Annie Wood A few acknowledgements before we begin with this field guide. First, dating is a jungle. Second, ... read more
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