[MadIvan]

I don't think marriage is any worse off here than anywhere else in the Western world. Are there these "toxic wives"? Certainly - but I've seen this type in America too; after all, who watches "The View" anyway?

As for being reluctant to divorce - our laws regarding alimony are harsh, so that is not surprising as a reason.

Regards, Ivan

[Froufrou]

In all fairness, I don't understand alimony. Why doesn't the man get it, if in fact the woman earns more? Or, in cases where husband gets custody of children, why doesn't he get alimony. Heck, why not the person who files for divorce has to pay the other alimony?

I think the whole concept of having to pay separate maintenance for someone you're divorcing is stretching things. If a woman isn't able to care for herself I don't think she's marriage material. Grief, what do these morons do if hubby gets a pink slip or gets hurt? They should be able to help out, period.