When couples marry they all start out believing that their love for each other will last for ever. Separation and divorce are the furthest thing from their minds. Sadly very few modern marriages will stand the test of time and almost one in three in the UK will end in divorce. But what about those couples that choose to stay in a loveless relationship, believing that the life that they continue to lead is an easier option than divorce and starting over again? Is this really a viable route to take?

There is no doubt that separation and divorce is a daunting and painful process. It can take months, if not years, before you are able to rebuild your life and regain your confidence. The decision to separate or divorce will be all the harder if there are children involved and how ever much you want to be out of the relationship, you may find yourself reluctant to leave due to the heart break that will be caused to your siblings. Despite the inevitable pain, you may be surprised at how resilient children can be. There will no doubt be far more emotion and worry built up in your mind about the future, than usually does if the decision is made. Staying in a loveless marriage because you feel duty bound by your children is often a mistake, as the mental and psychological damage that you can cause can be far greater than making a break and building a new life.

Even without the involvement of children the usual commitments of modern life such as mortgages, loans, cars and pets, can be enough to make you step back from a heartfelt decision and convince you to continue with your sad and loveless existence. Everyone has heard the saying ‘Life is too short’ and this have never been so poignant where relationships are concerned. It is far better to suffer the short term pain of a break up, rather than a life time of unhappiness and unfulfillment. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel. It may just take a while to reach it.

The thought of being alone and left on the shelf can also become a factor in an acceptance of a dead marriage. Not may people will cherish the thought of growing old alone, but with the help of the internet, there are thousands of singles from your own local area literally at your finger tips. By using an internet dating site it is far more likely that you will meet someone that has had similar experiences as yourself, than it would have been twenty years ago.

For those that do find the strength and courage required, they may be lucky enough to find years of happiness ahead of them.

It seems like the entire country has gone completely mad about the upcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The retail market is certainly cashing in on the event. Royal wedding mugs, union jack bunting and even union jack afro wigs can be piled into your weekly shopping basket, but you have to wonder what would have happen had William chosen a slightly less appropriate future queen of the realm. Would we all have been so enthusiastic about it all or do we go with the flow just because we’ve been awarded an extra bank holiday?
We suspect that had William met a Tracy using a dating website the whole relationship would have been extinguished before any sparks were allowed to ignite. Legally there is no restriction on who the members of the Royal Family may marry although The Royal Marriages Act 1772 provides that no descendant of King George II can marry without the consent of the British monarch. Anyone affected by the Act that is over the age of 25, can legally marry without consent one year after giving notice that they want to marry.
With an estimated tv viewing audience of a mere 750 million people it’s highly unlikely that any future king would be able to marry anyone other than the establishments view of an acceptable match. William strolling down the aisle with Tracy the Tesco checkout girl just isn’t going to happen however funny or real it would be! We’ll just have to enjoy the spectacle, wave our commemorative flags, drink from our Will and Kate mugs and look forward to another bank holiday when Harry eventually ties the knot.

With hundreds of online dating sites springing up on the internet everyday some singles are finding it increasingly difficult to find the correct dating path for them. The millions of pounds spent on TV and magazine advertising by the dating industries big hitters can be all that’s needed to lure potential singles to their mass databases, but is this always the best route to follow?

Thousands of singles are turning their backs on the match.com’s and e-harmony’s for a more refined approach, and there is definitely no shortage of choice in this area, with niche sites catering single gardeners to singles with a love of rugby; to just about every other conceivable dating permutation the choice is most certainly back in the hands of those looking for friendship or love.

So the day’s of having to join the mass ranks of the main player’s maybe over but what about the personal touch? Would you put your faith in someone else to find your Mr or Mrs Right? There’s no doubt that online dating is the most cost effective way of dipping your toes into the dating world but many professionals find the whole process too hit and miss. Professor Moore finding himself on a dinner date with Tracy the Glaswegian shelf stacker from Sainsbury’s is unlikely be his ideal matchup (Although there’s probably a niche site to help him find her if it is!)

Professional introduction agencies offer the kind of one to one service that online dating sites will never be able to offer and many thousands of high achievers and professionals still prefer them over the online solution.