Have you ever been divorced?...

@aseretdd (13729)
Philippines
April 28, 2008 11:53pm CST
Just curious... There is no divorce in my country... but we have a legal separation and an annullment... but divorce is such a common word... but the process and emotional stress that it entails baffles me... How did you cope up with it?... was it hard on you children?... what made you decide to go through the process?...
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@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
20 Jun 08
Hello aseretdd, My eldest sister was divorced few years back as the husband found another young woman and not willing to leave his new found love. My sister decided to get a divorce and that left her with two young sons to feed. She depended too much on her husband that when thing didn't work out at the end, she became truly hurt and lost hope. She happened to know about the affair when the youngest boy was just 5 years old. When they divorced, my youngest nephew was at the age of 10 years old and whenever you asked him what happened to his parents, he remembers everything clearly. He told the mother that he knew it as the father always brought him to see another woman and asked him to call her auntie (he thought whoever that he supposed to call auntie is just like myself whom he calls auntie too...) and he kept the secret because he didn't want the parents to fight. The three of them lived miserably after the divorce of the parents and it took my sister years to forget her sad past and the hurt being left behind because of another woman. I saw myself how the three of them struggled with their lives - my sister without the husband, and my nephews without their father. I stayed with them and helped them whenever I could and it really made me angry with my ex brother in law for doing this to them.
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@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
20 Jun 08
That is so sad... the husband should be punished for betraying the love and trust of your sister... he clearly was and is so selfish as to not think of the effect to his children... i hope your sister was able to move on... and find another love that she so deserves... thanks for the response...
@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
21 Jun 08
I am glad that your sister was able to move on with her life... and i guess with regards to your ex-brother in law... karma is at work... he cannot just get away with a happy life after what he did to his children and your sister...
@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
20 Jun 08
Hello aseretdd, My sister managed to move on with her life now. I think she is happier now rather than when she was married. She kept the secret from all of us except me for so many years when the thing first happened. I accidentally knew the secret as I happened to witness it myself. I didn't confront my ex brother in law as I just hate to see his face. I didn't even tell my sister too but in one of our personal conversations, she admitted to me. Listening to her sorrow, and witnessing their sad experience made me hate him more and I think my sister deserve a better life. In fact, now she is a lot happier and I heard that the other party started to feel the unhappiness of their marriage life! I didn't pray that but God shows us who is right!
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
29 Apr 08
I had a divorce 2 years ago. Due to my ex husband leaving me and going back to his ex wife. So I divorced him
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
30 Apr 08
That is very true. I have moved on hopefully some day I will find a man that treats me a whole lot better. Yeah here in the United States this happens a lot. Which is very sad.
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@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
30 Apr 08
Oh my... i thought situations like this only happens in movies... it must have been painful... but i think it is his loss not yours... and in cases like this... the only thing left to do is to move on with our lives.. thanks for sharing this...
@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
1 May 08
I am sure that you will find the right man for you... there is always hope... thanks for sharing...
@subha12 (18441)
• India
20 Jun 08
I am not married yet. so there is no question of being divorced. it is there in our country. now the rate is alo incraesing a big amount here. I think there are many stress associated. still people go for it when other things are unbearable.
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@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
21 Jun 08
There are a lot of reasons why couple choose divorce... and i think it should be legal here in my country... but i think it will take a long time before that happens... but i already know a lot of people who are separated from their spouse... and they already have a different partner to whom they are happy living with... but they cannot get married... thanks for the response...
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Jun 08
Although it seems that the divorce rate has increased in my country, but I don't think it's very common anyway. The friends who I am familiar with haven't divorced and they are happy with their marriages. When I decided to get married, I also hope that it will last forever. Although sometimes we will have disagreements and arguments, but it won't lead to a divorce. Getting divorced may not solve the problem, and you may not be happier to find another right one. And it's so harmful for your child as both of you separate from each other. So for all of these reasons, the best solution is to try to be much more understanding and considerate. The communication is so important to solve problems. I love China
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@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
20 Jun 08
But you are still lucky that you have divorce in your country... so married couples still have the option if the marriage is not really working... in our country that is not the case... there is no divorce so the only option is separation... but another marriage cannot be made legal... or an annullment... but the process is too expensive and quite long... thanks for the response...
• Regina, Saskatchewan
29 Apr 08
I was divorced when my kids were small. It was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. It was hard on my kids, but as the years went by they understood from first hand experience with their father, why I got the divorce. Now, I am about to be divorced again. This time there is no guilt on my part, my kids will cheer when it's done, and I will be much happier. I will however, never get married again. I believe in marriage. I'm not a fan of divorce, but I understand that sometimes, it is necessary and healthy when the welfare of children are involved.
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@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
29 Apr 08
People always say that a divorce can be very very bitter... and it would always take a toll on the children... but if it is all for the best... then i don't see any reason why it shouldn't be done... I hope divorce will be legal in my country in the future... thanks for the response...
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
29 Apr 08
If people are divorcing out of petty grievances, or infidelity, then they deserve the stress they put each other through and should be shot for the stress they put their children through. But people like me, who divorce because of abuse are in the long run doing everyone involved a favor. Children aren't stupid. They know the difference.
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@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
29 Apr 08
I agree with you... children are not at all stupid and they know when a divorce is truely needed... and they shouldn't be dragged to anything that might hurt them physically or emotionally...
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@aswinbio (174)
• India
1 May 08
not married still and so not divorced... i don hv any gal friends and so no problem in my life
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@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
2 May 08
Good for you... be sure that you really love the person and that the two of you are meant for each other... before getting married... or else... it might be headed for a divorce... thanks for the response... welcome to mylot... i hope you enjoy your stay here...
@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
29 Apr 08
I have been divorced because well he left me I had no choice. It was hard on everyone including the kids. Lucky for me I had family and friends to help me thru it all. I also met my new husband during the year and a half long divorce and well he was my angel without him I would have been in trouble so bad.
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@aseretdd (13729)
• Philippines
30 Apr 08
That is like a blessing in disguise... it is always good to have a loving and supporting family to help in times like that... i myself would be devastated if put in the same situation... but i am sure my family is there for me... thanks for the response...