What do orthodox Christian couples do when they face marital problems?

Do they just divorce, or do they take steps to preserve thieir relationship? Are there any biblical quotes regarding preservation of a marriage?What do orthodox Christian couples do when they face marital problems?
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I'm not sure what you mean by ';orthodox'; Christian. My husband and I are both Christians and practice what we have learned in the Bible.


God states that he hates a divorcing and that unless two people are getting divorced because of adultery, they are still married in his eyes.


My husband and I have not faced any ';serious'; marital problems but whenever we do have disagreements we try to apply Bible counsel such as, listening to each other, do not be quick to reply angrily, be open and honest, don't hold grudges, don't go to bed angry, and so on. This has helped us to work out any issues and strengthen our marriage.
Well, here is what is supposed to happen no matter if you are a Christian or not. Try everything possible to save the marriage. First, communication. If that does not work, then we go to our pastor for counseling. If that does not work, then we seek out a professional therapist. If that does not work, divorce is the last resort. So, separation happens to see if the issues are worth it or not.





God tells us we are to protect the marriage as it is the foundation for a family. He set it up to work. That is why men and women are so attracted to each other and WANT to get married. He wants us to form that bond that is supposed to be unbreakable. That was the way it was not long ago. I wish it would go back to that and people would find more morals in themselves and self respect. Too many people out there that don't care if a couple is married or not. It is a challenge to split them up.





Marriages are supposed to be worth fighting for and not just throw in the towel because he squeezes the tube of toothpaste in the middle and not on the end.





There are many Biblical quotes for marriage.





Genesis 2:18-24 - achieving oneness in


Eph. 5:31-33 - achieving oneness in


Genesis 2:21-23 - different roles, same goals





There are a whole lot more, This is just a start.



Malachi 2, 14-15 for one thing God is telling men not to commit adultery, to stay with his wife or his prayers won't be heard. God hates divorce. Forgive, stay in church, pray, and forget about divorce. I'm speaking from experience, my husband has been gone for over 3 yrs on his job,leaving me and our autistic son alone. I haven't divorced him.


He'll be home to visit soon if he ever has somebody else, God will deal with him, it will be on his head. I've been 100% faithful.
Orthodox chrisians will try to take steps to perserve the marriage- council name it. divorce is a last option- if you get realy strickt on it divorce should only be done in the case of adultury.