This question are for divorcees...

Philippines
January 11, 2012 9:55am CST
When you got separated from your husband or wife, how did your relationship go? Did you parted ways as friends or you've hated each other for the hurts you've caused to one another? How did you get over the separation?
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5 responses
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
3 Nov 12
Well i am not a divorcee, i was happily married in 1966 and still living with hubby, kids/grandkids.. In my opinion people who got divorced for some valid reason upon mutual consent should part as friends; no hate please. Thanks for sharing.
• Philippines
9 Feb 13
I agree. But I think most of the divorcees are emotionally immature or not able to cope with being patient with the differences of each other. Thus, as a result, many divorcees separate ways not in good terms. Yet time heals wounds. We hope, those who have not parted well would be able to resolve their differences and grow into friends instead. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
23 Jan 12
not in our situation. being separated we actually become more friendly and less argumentative with each other. I think it's just how it is. when we were married live under the same roof we argued night and day. but now that we don't live under the same roof and no longer married, things seem to ease off. we were friends before marriage and somehow we become friends again without much trouble. we get over separation just fine. although there is tension from his part as he wants me back, but after a few months now he understands that if we get abck together the arguments will start again. we are older now than when we were married. It's time to lead a more peaceful life.
• Philippines
23 Jan 12
I guess when we mature, we learn how to deal with relationship the right way. We don't want to totally lose contact with our friends and so we learn to compromise. Younger people tends to be more emotional and less caring. But this is a small world and there's always a big chance that we will encounter the same person in a lifetime. Thus, it is better not to burn bridges. It helps if we learn how to create friends out of our differences from others. Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope many people would learn from this. Have a great day!
• Southend-On-Sea, England
11 Jan 12
I've been divorced for 25 years and my ex-husband and I still get along very well, but just as friends. There's no way I'd ever want to live with him again though.
• Philippines
13 Jan 12
Hello CelticSoulSister. 25 years is a very long period and time heals the pain of the past. It's good that you're still friends with him.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
13 Jan 12
I have been separated for many years now but I have to forgive and forget. My ex husband has his own family now with two daughters and I am in good terms with his present "wife". We also keep in touch from time to time but the relationship ends there because I don't have any plans of reconciliation or whatsoever. I don't have any bitterness over the failed marriage. In fact, I am happy that I am free.
• Philippines
13 Jan 12
Hello yahnee. Being independent and free is a blessing too. It does not mean that being alone would always equate with unhappiness. It's a good thing that you are friends with them. You'll be repaid with happiness too for forgiving. Keep it up and have a great day!!!
14 Jan 12
Its very hard .We hated each other and i cant take it.Time can tell wounds will healed.You have trusted supported him for almost thirty seven years and i give it to the lord hands.I just enjoyed myself meeting new friends keep myself busy and attend some social gatherings learning new things.We almost keep on pretending
• Philippines
16 Jan 12
Hello UpperGirl. Thirty seven years is a very long time. Time heals indeed and the pretending will be over when you never expected it. I thank you for sharing your experience. I wish you all the happiness and hope. Regards.