Can a Divorced Woman Give Marriage Advice?

I’m a divorced woman. What can I possibly add to the discussion on marriage. More precisely, am I a credible source of marriage advice – particularly as I have not remarried?

This is a question I’ve been asked before and I question I periodically pose to myself.

PULL FROM DPOC on “Give Marital Advice – Who ME?”

I certainly have the long view on marital expectations, marital realities, and the legacy of divorce. But let’s look at that statement in a more reasonable light. I have one view of marital expectations, realities, and divorce – or likely, a view that incorporates many perspectives but certainly not all.

I’m not a marriage counselor or psychologist. I’m not a researcher on marriage or divorce. I am the beneficiary of many stories, discussions, and reading. So, I ask again, is my advice credible? Is it valuable?