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Divorce

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When a relationship ends, it often means physical separation. Lawyers or mediators may help guide the process. Divorce happens when two people realize they can't be happy together anymore. It’s a hard and painful way of closing an important chapter of life.

The process of divorce can be very tough and full of emotions. It might take time and be stressful for both people involved. But over time, it’s important to see divorce as a chance to learn and grow, not as a failure.

Though divorce can bring feelings of sadness and loss, it also gives you the opportunity to create a new future and have a respectful relationship with your ex-partner. Healing takes time, and both people need self-care to move forward and rebuild. 130

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For recently separated or divorced individuals, the holidays can bring a sense of emotional strain.

This is a normal process of grief and self - reflection

-Name how you are honestly feeling by talking to someone or writing in a journal.

-Consider things you can be grateful for and name them or write it down.

-The key is to balance your time being alone and being social.

-You will get through this even though its a painful journey.

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When the divorce papers are finally filed, it can bring both relief and sadness. The whole process of separation is tough, even when things go as smoothly as possible.

If kids are involved, the fight for custody is hard, and even when it’s over, the journey isn’t done. Rebuilding life afterward takes time and effort. It may mean making new friends and figuring out who you are again. There’s also the challenge of money and taking on more responsibilities, especially with kids.

But it’s important to stay positive and look forward to new experiences. Grief and sadness may pop up now and then, and that’s okay. Joining a community, focusing on a hobby, or working can help keep your mind busy while you heal emotionally.

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46% of divorced couples say this was the No. 1 conflict in their relationship—and it isn't money Story by Aditi Shrikant

Almost 690,000 couples reported getting divorced in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about half the number of couples who reported getting married.

Most couples file for what is called a no-fault divorce, which means you can dissolve your marriage without showing that either party has committed any wrongdoing.

That doesn't mean that the union ended without friction, though. There are a handful of commonly cited factors that couples feel put a strain on their marriage, according to a Forbes Advisor survey.

The biggest conflicts divorced couples encounter are:

**Career choices

**Parenting differences **

**Division of household labor **

**Relationships with family **

**Relationships with friends **

**Finances **

**Health choices **

Almost half, 46%, of those surveyed said career choices were the biggest source of conflict in their marriage.

Parenting differences came in second at 43%.

Couples also said division of household labor caused disputes. Science bears this out: women who are partnered and had children with men reported having less sexual desire if they were doing a larger portion of the housework, according to one 2022 study.

Only 5% of divorcees say there was no way their marriage could have been saved, the survey says.

A whopping 63% said that having a better understanding of commitment prior to marrying could have helped them avoid divorce. And more than half said that if they had a better understanding of their spouse's morals and values prior to getting married, they might still be together.

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Updated: November 2023

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