Separation and Divorce is a hard topic to talk about. But here I am, doing it!
There are many good reasons not to divorce, for instance:
- 70% of people regret it 2 years later
- If you stick it out, you will be happier
- Children are more likely to live in poverty with the mother.
- Father on average lives 400 miles away from children.
Divorce is a process not an event!
Here are the 6 stages of divorce:
1. Emotional Divorce
-Loss of trust, respect and affection for each other
-The spouse may act in ways to hurt
2. Legal Divorce
-Officially brought to end by a court
3. Economic Divorce
-Settlement of the resources
4. Co-parental Divorce
-Custody of children. How do we share them?
-This is a continued discussion in divorces
5. Community Divorce
-Leaves one community of friends and enters another
-This stage often leaves the individual feeling lonely.
6. Psychic Divorce
-Regaining the sense of individuality
-Loss of trust, respect and affection for each other
-The spouse may act in ways to hurt
2. Legal Divorce
-Officially brought to end by a court
3. Economic Divorce
-Settlement of the resources
4. Co-parental Divorce
-Custody of children. How do we share them?
-This is a continued discussion in divorces
5. Community Divorce
-Leaves one community of friends and enters another
-This stage often leaves the individual feeling lonely.
6. Psychic Divorce
-Regaining the sense of individuality
I know that a lot of couples jump right into a divorce for multiple reasons. But I have seen so many negative effects of divorce. And i know that if, marriage counseling or working together is sought out, one will be so much happier in the long run!