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    Marriage Woes

    Coping with Divorce

    No one goes into a marriage expecting it to end. That’s why divorce can be so painful, even when a marriage has been particularly rocky. Many divorcees often allow their divorces to continually affect them long after the divorce has been finalized. While moving on from a broken marriage is often easier said than done, it is a vital step to one’s emotional and physical well-being.

Accept the Situation

The first thing that a person going through a divorce must realize is that the feelings of anger, failure, and depression are completely normal. It’s at this time where a divorce attorney can be particularly helpful, since they have experience with many others who share the same experience. Accepting that others have successfully dealt with similar problems offers hope to a new divorcee living with the pain of separation.

Open Up to Others

Knowing that previous divorcees, both men and women, have found healthy ways to cope with divorce is also empowering in that it encourages people to open up. Natural support groups like friends and family are ideal in helping people deal with situations like divorce. Sharing one’s struggles is healthy in that it often helps the divorcee come to terms with the factors that may have ended his or her marriage.

Avoid Unhealthy Habits

There are also a number of things that a divorcee should avoid doing following a divorce. It’s wise to avoid indulging in unhealthy habits, such as smoking or excessive alcohol use or over-eating. Just as these practices can lead to painful addictions, so too can over-immersing oneself in work. Doing so simply masks depression and does not allow sufficient time to accept and adjust to a new situation.

Moving On

Leave the Past Behind

Finally, one must also accept that even though the marriage is over, the relationship with his or her ex isn’t. Divorced couples may need to continue to work together in raising children, supporting each other, or managing property. Committing to moving on while maintaining a healthy relationship offers motivation to release any remaining anger and avoid petty squabbles that could contribute to future contention.