Divorce sucks!!

@bonbon664 (3466)
Canada
December 30, 2011 8:15am CST
My husband and I have been separated for about 9 months now, which sucks all by itself, but, we will be filing for divorce in 3 months, and that is really hitting home for me. How do you cope with this? I can't seem to get over the feeling that I'm going to be alone forever. They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I sure hope that's how it works.
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@webearn99 (1742)
• India
30 Dec 11
Yes, it does suck. First of all, the hope and joy of a marriage comes crashing down, and then there is this feeling of loneliness. But that is no reason for despair. There are a lot of people who have had a second chance at married life and have been happy for the rest of their lives. Since you know the inevitable as far as your present relationship is, you need to prepare and steel yourself to your new life. There is a world out there and waiting for you. I am sure that you will find the person of your choice in time. Just in case you do feel down and out, there is myLot and all of us to give you a shoulder to cry on. And then, there are a lot of members here who have been in situations like this, have coped with it and have been successful.
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@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
30 Dec 11
It is therapeutic to talk about it....I may be crying on a lot of your shoulders in the months to come.
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@webearn99 (1742)
• India
30 Dec 11
It sure is therapeutic and we will be here for you.
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@franne32 (694)
• Philippines
30 Dec 11
I have undergone a similar situation and it does suck at first. I mean, there was depression but later on you'll be able to accept the fact that it really wasn't meant to be. You will be able to cope with that by talking to friends and family, doing fun things with them just to slowly come to terms with the acceptance of the separation. You won't be alone forever. Of course it feels that way but time heals all wounds and I believe that letting your feelings out through this and other means will help you in overcoming this.
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
30 Dec 11
Yes, I agree with you, time does heal all wounds. I'll just have to wait to see if that's true in my case.
@franne32 (694)
• Philippines
30 Dec 11
I do hope your wounds will heal sooner and that you'll find happiness this time around. My heart goes out to you. It's best not to be alone in your home most of the time as this will trigger emotions or it will make you think again of the past. If you have family members who live close to you and if they are the ones closest to your heart, then I hope you'll find time to be with them. Having positive thinking people around you will certainly lessen the burden.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
30 Dec 11
Divorce is cruel and is the greatest taboo in the foundation of marriage. It is easy said and done but the impact of a divorce could be haunting a person for life. Imagine having spend half a lifetime living with a person whom you have once poured out your love and shared the same roof when suddenly the big announcement come that you are heading for the divorce court, the pain must be worse than being hit by a sharpened sword. I do not have a marriage to be proud of myself but I wouldn't want to be in such a complicated situation where I have to sign a lot of papers and having to step in and out of court to settle an ugly divorce. I rather tolerate a devil I know than a devil I don't know. All the best to you.
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
30 Dec 11
I have to say that the only saving grace in all this is that it's all friendly, and there isn't any fighting, lawyers, or complicated matters to deal with.
@MandaLee (3756)
• United States
30 Dec 11
My parents went through a difficult divorce. My Mom raised 4 children as a single parent. I am now blessed with a wonderful stepfather! Things will get better. I will certainly pray for you.
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
30 Dec 11
Thank you, I appreciate that.
@tabatha7 (187)
30 Dec 11
That's how I felt when I was separated from my now ex-husband a few years ago. But I realized that he treated me so incredibly badly, that I was better off without him. I realized that no matter how much I loved and respected myself, that he did Not love me or respect me, and that he was using me as his "sugar mama" (even though he was older than I was!) So as time went by, and I spent more time alone and met new friends, I needed him less and less... until I realized that I didn't love him anymore & I was ready to move on with my life. I didn't even try to get into another relationship for a really long time because I had been in a couple of pretty long-term relationships with people who did nothing but hurt me and use me. So to make a long story short, when I least expected it ~ and didn't even want it anymore, I met an incredible man who swept me off my feet. Life isn't perfect by any means, but I love him with all my heart & this can happen to you too. Good luck! :)
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
30 Dec 11
That's good to know, I'm glad to hear that are women who come through the other side, and are actually better then when the whole process started.
• India
31 Dec 11
its, really sucks. its sucks the all those life whoever is attached to it in some way. the husband, the wife and most of all the children. if a husband and wife having divorce then it is life nightmare for childrens. its feel like the junction between the life is going to break and networks which are associated with it going to affected.
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
1 Jan 12
Fortunately, there are no children involved.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
31 Dec 11
Well, since you have not filed for Divorce yet, is this really what the 2 of you want? Have you both talked about this, and explored if this is the Best thing? If you have kids you need to think about them too and come to a conclusion of what will be the Best for them. Personally I think a lot of times it could be just a matter of communication, but this is not the worst, and you are not a failure. Just try and do what is Best for you and remember this too shall pass.
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
31 Dec 11
Hi Miss.. I am sorry to hear about the divorce... It is awful to stay alone.. Don't feel that you are alone, or you will get depressed... I have been alone and facing depression for years and I know how bad it is... There are terrible mood swings, feeling that I am not worth anything... If possible, make up with your husband if you can... Trust me, being alone isn't real good... Take care...
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
30 Dec 11
I find that relocation helps me think clearly as I don't have to deal with him every day anymore also allows me to more space and privacy to do inner work he used laugh at I can see why the marriage didn't work and glad that it ended people change and although changes don't make us enemies, some changes required us to part ways and so I have no regret to end the marriage I have mild depression and anxiety, which is only mild because the first diagnosis was after I relocated. if it was done during the marriage I'm pretty sure they wouldn't find it mild. I can feel the improvement and along with other health problems and plans for the future, I know I did the right thing to separate. plus his willingness to do this amicably really helps and we don't have kids or much assets to argue for, so there isn't much complication either, which all helps me recover faster than I thought There really is nothing on Earth lasts forever your happiness, your pain, your disease, your good health, it will all end someday just live your life the best way you can now and know that if you are meant to be, you will meet someone new, or you will get back together
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
30 Dec 11
I never experienced divorce nor marriage. I can imagine how it gonna be if you are going through divorce. Anyway, if your ex is not working out with you, you might be have a second chance to find someone else who is much better for you. So, don't feel down right now, there is always hope for the future to come. Good luck!
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
30 Dec 11
o divorce is not something I wish on anyone. divorce is what separates the two divorce causes people to suffer before that they loved to madness. I do not know I never felt that feeling and I hope you do not feel. certainly sometimes what kills us makes us stronger but the memory always registered office money and there will always be moments that will remind you hope you can stay friends and not people who do not want to see even snamki. nice day!
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
30 Dec 11
Hello Bonbon, When a relationship becomes a burden then its always better to break it up to make it more stressed.In your case too if your relationship is getting stressed up than its better to have a divorce. Try to engage yourself more in work then may be you would be able to get over with the pain you will suffer after the divorce.
• United States
31 Dec 11
Submerge yourself in work, take on your hobbies, read a book, many books. Find things to do that interests you. Travel around, take a vacation, learn another language. Also, nothing works as good as moving on and finding new love.