From my point of view
MARRIAGE is a sacred vow made by two people who promised to love each other in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer. But how long can you really keep that promise? How long can you stay committed to your partner when the harsh reality sets in? Can a marriage withstand temptations, violence and infidelity? How long should you keep on fighting for your marital vows? These questions are definitely hard to answer especially if you haven't been married. It's hard to put your fit on the shoes of married couples because you might think that you understand them, maybe yes, but not entirely. It would be hard to fully understand them if we haven't experienced their struggles first hand.
Personally, I believe that marriage is something that should be protected and fought hard for no matter what. You promised in front of God to love and cherish each other. It would also be hard for the children to see their parents separate and would most likely have a big effect on them as they grow up. That is why it is important that married couples should have an open communication with each other. They should discuss every issue with an open mind and maturity. And it is also important to avoid committing a mistake just because your partner committed one. A single mistake can never be fixed by another mistake. It will only complicate things further.
Getting an annulment is a bloody process here in the Philippines. It requires a lot of time and money. It's a very long process and will truly exhaust you. That's why the legalization of divorce has been talked about. Divorce has been strongly opposed by church leaders who believe that marriage is a sacred vow. We live in a very religious country that's why legalizing divorce here is a hard process. If you'd ask me, I don't think there's something wrong with divorce. But there has to be a right reason. Both parties should be able to prove that they can no longer work their marriage out. They can't just file for a divorce just because they don't want to be with each other. Marriage is a serious thing and getting a divorce is a more serious matter.
I've seen wives who were physically and emotionally abused by their husbands. I've seen mothers who chose to turn blind on their husband's infidelity in order to keep their family intact. We cannot tolerate these kinds of abuse. No one deserves to suffer a toxic marriage. Each one of us deserves to be happy. And if a marriage only ruins a married couple instead of making them better people, then I guess it's about time for them to go on their separate ways. Divorce isn't designed for cowards and weak people who cannot endure the trials of marital life. Rather it is an EXIT door that they can choose to open when things gets out of hand and irreparable.
Divorce is a serious issue that is being argued across the country. There are a lot of arguments regarding this matter, both sides have their respective points of view.