Should I Get A Divorce?

You married your spouse believing this was the person you’d be with forever. Divorce likely never crossed your mind. But over time, the fights increased. You began to feel lonely even when together—or angry much of the time. You may have experienced resentment, shame, sadness, and frustration. These are common emotions for couples in distress.

Now you’re asking yourself:

Should I get a divorce… or try to save my marriage?

Divorce is one of life’s most difficult decisions, with consequences that last a lifetime. This resource will help you navigate this very difficult decision.

• Do you still have feelings for your partner?
• Have you tried counseling?
• Are you prepared for the emotional and logistical challenges of divorce, or are you mainly seeking to be heard and taken seriously?
• Are you ready to truly let go of the relationship?
• Can you take responsibility for your part in the breakdown?
• Have you threatened divorce without following through? If so, this may be damaging the relationship. Empty threats should be replaced with genuine work toward resolution.
• What do you want from divorce? If you think life will be easier with someone else, be sure to consider the full consequences.

Divorce is one of life’s most difficult decisions, with consequences that last a lifetime. This resource will help you navigate this very difficult decision.