Here Are 3 Theories Why DIVORCE RATES SPIKE IN SPRING While you might think that the holiday season leads to a higher rate of divorce filings, divorce rates actually increase in March. But why? Everyone’s situation is different, so there is no answer that fits every scenario, but here are three theories. THE WINTER HOLIDAYS ARE OVER. Stress and financial pressure after the holidays can put a strain on the relationship, leading to conflicts and disagreements. Many will push through Christmas, New Year’s, and even Valentine’s Day with the hope that the holidays will improve the situation, but that’s rarely the case. It’s more likely that the holidays will cause an even greater divide. By the time everything has calmed down a few months later, the couple is ready to go their separate ways. SPRING IS A TIME TO START FRESH. Most of us are familiar with the concept of spring-cleaning: out with the old, in with the new. While this certainly applies to cleaning our homes, it also applies to our mental and emotional well-being. Many people start to evaluate their thoughts and emotions in the days leading up to spring so they can start fresh with the season. They may find that their current relationship is keeping them from the success and happiness they want, leading them to divorce.
A COUPLE MADE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS. New Year’s resolutions are a time-honored tradition, and some couples who have had a rough go in the months leading up to the new year may create a resolution to work through their problems. But this resolution usually comes with a deadline. Once March rolls around, these couples are often ready to take the next step and meet with a divorce lawyer if they haven’t fixed their problems.
CLASSIC CABBAGE ROLLS
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
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1 medium head cabbage
1. In a Dutch oven, cook cabbage in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain. Remove 8 large outer leaves; set aside. 2. In a large saucepan, sauté 1 cup onion in butter. Add tomatoes, garlic, brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. In a large bowl, combine rice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and remaining onion and salt. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix. 4. Remove thick vein from cabbage leaves for easier rolling. Place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each leaf; fold in sides. Starting at an unfolded edge, roll leaf to completely enclose filling. Place rolls seam side down in a skillet. Top with sauce. 5. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted reads 160 F.
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1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
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1 tbsp butter
2 14.5-oz cans Italian stewed tomatoes 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1 cup cooked rice
• 1/4 cup ketchup • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1 lb lean (90%) ground beef • 1/4 lb Italian sausage
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