7 Deadly Sins of Divorce
Divorce has long been recognized as one of life’s most stressful events , along with the death of a loved one and serious illness. Divorce can cause or exacerbate health problems , lead to psychological trauma, cost you a lot of money, and make you surly and weird at a barbecue for at least a year. So why are 40 to 50% of married Americans willing to pay such a high price? As the old joke goes, because it ‘s worth it.
While the exit from a failed marriage is ultimately good, the path to it is rarely described as “fun” or “cool.” But if you avoid the worst mistakes of this sadly necessary institution, you can hopefully walk away with fewer scars. And then, perhaps later, you will be ready to go back there (for a brand new marriage that can start in love and end in despair).