4 Reasons to Get a Divorce

Below are four of the main reasons why people get divorced.

17:32 19 November 2021

Relationships aren’t always easy, and marriage is no different. When you agree to marry someone, it is unlikely that you have imagined yourself getting divorced at some later in life. Instead, you might have expected to spend the rest of your life together through thick and thin. While some couples are lucky enough for this to be a reality, others might find themselves taking a different path. Divorce isn’t something that you should take lightly, but it is also a path that is worth pursuing if you are unhappy in your marriage. Below are four of the main reasons why people get divorced, and if any of these seem familiar to you, you might want to consider ending your marriage, too.

 

• Abuse

  When you first met your spouse, you might have thought they were the most wonderful person you had ever met. However, once you married, then you might have started to notice a change in their behavior towards you, whether that happened straight away or gradually. No one should ever have to put up with abuse of any kind, but sadly, this isn’t uncommon in relationships. If your spouse is physically or sexually assaulting you, or mentally abusing you by making nasty comments about your appearance, or implying that you’re lacking in intelligence, this is a very good reason to get a divorce. 

   

• Infidelity

  Finding out that your spouse has cheated on you can be utterly devasting. It destroys the trust that you once had in them and impacts your self-esteem. While not all couples will seek a divorce over infidelity, choosing to try and work on their marriage and forgive the indiscretion instead, if you can’t get past this, then starting the divorce process might be the better option for you. If you can no longer trust your spouse, this will lead to even further issues in your marriage and ultimately make you both miserable.

   

• Abandonment 

  Another reason you should think about seeking a divorce is if you’re spouse has abandoned you. If they have left without explanation, this can leave you feeling worried for their well-being, hurt, and confused. If you find out that your spouse is not in danger of being missing but has instead chosen to leave you and doesn’t come back, you shouldn’t have to stay in that marriage. If your spouse has been gone for two years with no sign of returning, you can file for a divorce without them.

   

• Your Needs Are Not Being Met

  There needs to be an equal balance in your marriage, and while compromises will need to be made occasionally, you should not be the one to do this all of the time. If you are constantly putting aside your needs to meet your partner’s, this is a problem. If you have tried to communicate this problem to your partner, but they aren’t working with you to make sure you’re needs are being met too, this is a good reason to think about getting a divorce. You deserve to be happy, and if your spouse is being selfish or can’t meet your needs for another reason, you should find someone else who can do this.

 

Marriage isn’t always easy, and divorce can be a very tough experience to go through as well. However, if you are unhappy in your marriage, going through the divorce process could be worth it.