Three Phases Each Couple Should Go Through Before Actually Getting a Divorce

By Antoinette McGowan, published Mar 14, 2007
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For a lot of people getting divorced seems to be the answer to their problems. Divorce can seem like a quick way to get rid of problems that couples have in their marriage. But is this quick fix really the answer? Only you and your spouse can answer rather divorce or not is the way to go. But before you rush off and file those divorce papers there are phases that one should go through before they get a divorce. Sadly many couples don't really ever try to go through these phases first.

Phase one: The discussion phase

This phase has two parts. Let's look at the first part of this phase. During this first part of phase one, you and your spouse need to sit down and discuss why a divorce is being considered. During this phase do not hold anything back. I mean you two are looking to get a divorce so what does it matter if you lay it all on the line. Heck scream and yell at each other if you want. Throw a few insults in there while you are at it. As long as the attacks stay verbal and do not go to physical violence then go for it.

Some would say that screaming at each other and laying blame on each other is not productive and that the use of insults is really non productive. But let me tell you from experience, this actually can be productive. So many people have so much resentment, anger and hurt built up during a marriage that they don't know where to turn and then blow up and want a divorce. Well before you go for a divorce get it all out in the open. Sometimes problems can be worked through when they are faced head-on.

Three Phases Each Couple Should Go Through Before Actually Getting a Divorce

Without love they are just pieces of metal

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Takeaways
  • Sometimes problems can be worked through when they are faced head-on.
  • Counseling can help to work past what ever is still lying between you two.
  • Just do not place blame on either parent though when dealing with the children.
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Outstanding article. Too many poeple seem to go for an easy out instead of trying to work through the problem first.

Posted on 03/20/2007 at 11:03:00 AM

 
Great advice...too many people rush to divorce and don't put any energy at all in trying to make their marriage work.

Posted on 03/14/2007 at 8:03:00 PM

 
Excellent article. I have to agree with Carol that the divorce rate would decrease if everyone followed these steps!

Posted on 03/14/2007 at 7:03:00 PM

 
This is priceless. If only everyone would do this, I bet the divorce rate would go down.

Posted on 03/14/2007 at 5:03:00 PM

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