8 Compelling Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get a Divorce

I don’t know if you know this about me, but I was a divorce attorney for 20 years in Omaha, Nebraska. For the past 16 years, I’ve been helping couples stay together through Sedona Soul Adventures, which is a lot more fun and satisfying.
 
So I’ve seen this up close and personal for over 36 years and I can tell you — if there’s any possibility that you can turn your relationship around, PLEASE DO IT!
 
You know all the usual reasons why not to get a divorce, but today, watch my video on 3 New Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get a Divorce. It’s just 8 minutes, and it might really help.
 
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The High Cost of Divorce: Emotional, Psychological, and Financial Fallout

You probably already know all the obvious reasons why not to get a divorce. Divorce is simply devastating in so many ways – it’s devastating for the children, emotionally and psychologically. It’s devastating for the people going through the divorce, both emotionally and psychologically.

It’s also devastating financially. Studies show that both parties lose so much financially when they get a divorce, and that’s especially true for women.

Just the cost of a divorce is devastating – studies based on census figures show that the cost of the average divorce in the U.S. is a mind-blowing $53,000.  

The Unspoken Truths of Divorce: Navigating the New Normal

The Unspoken Truths of Divorce: Navigating the New Normal

I’m going talk with you today about some things about divorce that you maybe haven’t thought about before.

1: Things are just never the same.

Everyone’s life just gets completely up-ended when a divorce happens. Children suddenly have two homes rather than one home, and it usually doesn’t ever really feel like home again. 

The worst is things like holidays. The time gets split up, there’s usually hard feelings on both sides, and sometimes there’s lots of fighting and arguing.

The kids are never with their parents again. They’re always going to be with dad and this other person that they will probably never feel as completely close to as they do with their mother. Ditto for their mother’s boyfriend or new husband. It’s just never going to feel the same again.

2: You may die sooner.

A study published in The Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that divorced or widowed people have 20% more chronic health conditions (such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer) than people who are married.

Loneliness can be a killer, and I believe it makes you age faster.

3: The Importance of Commitment

Marriage is more than a legal bond; it’s a deep commitment that withstands the ebb and flow of life’s diverse circumstances. This commitment represents the foundation upon which a stable and loving relationship is built. It involves shared dreams, mutual respect, and unwavering support through both joyous celebrations and challenging trials.

Remembering and honoring the vows taken during better or worse times can reignite the determination to work through difficulties together, reinforcing the partnership and fostering a deeper sense of unity and intimacy. Whether navigating financial hardships, health crises, or everyday stressors, the strength of a committed marriage lies in the couple’s ability to face these challenges hand in hand, continuously nurturing their bond with love and understanding.

4: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener

A common misconception that individuals often hold is the belief that life post-divorce will automatically bring about a markedly better situation than their current circumstances.

While divorce can temporarily relieve existing challenges, it also ushers in a fresh array of obstacles and adjustments.

Deep introspection is crucial to determining whether the issues encountered in the marriage are genuinely insurmountable or if they can be effectively navigated through honest dialogue, support, and professional counseling services.

5: Relationship Building Opportunities

Every relationship faces challenges, but overcoming them together can lead to stronger bonds. Viewing difficult times as opportunities for growth and deeper understanding can transform your marriage. It’s important to recognize that these moments of hardship are natural and can serve as catalysts for personal and relational development.

Invest time in relationship-building activities, such as going on regular date nights, planning weekend getaways, or engaging in hobbies you enjoy. Attend workshops or couples therapy to gain new perspectives and tools for managing conflicts.

Communicate openly about your needs and desires, ensuring that both partners feel heard and valued. By prioritizing your relationship and trying to navigate tough times, you can build a more resilient and fulfilling partnership.

6: Social and Community Support

Maintaining a marriage allows couples to benefit from shared social connections and community support, which can be particularly valuable during tough times. These networks provide emotional support, practical help, and a sense of belonging, making challenges more manageable.

Divorce, on the other hand, might lead to the loss of mutual friends and support networks, making it harder to cope with the transition. The loss of these connections can lead to feelings of isolation and increased stress.

Before deciding on divorce, consider the value of the shared community in your life, including the emotional and social support that both partners receive from their joint relationships.

7. Shared History and Memories

Couples who have spent years together have built a life full of shared experiences, memories, and possibly children. This shared history is unique and irreplaceable, encompassing countless moments of joy, challenges overcome together, and milestones celebrated.

Before deciding to part ways, take a moment to reflect on the positive aspects of your relationship, such as the trust you’ve built, the love you’ve shared, and the support you’ve offered each other through difficult times.

Consider whether these foundational elements can serve as a basis for rebuilding and rejuvenating your bond, potentially leading to a renewed and stronger relationship.

8: You’ll probably end up with another person with the same or similar problems.

In the twenty years that I was doing divorces, it was amazing to me as I looked back to realize the number of people for whom I did 3 divorces. And the even more amazing thing, was that what I saw was that these people kept marrying the same person over and over again, they just had a different name.

Because the real problem is at the heart of this – we are connecting with people because of the Soul Lessons they bring to us. Our partners are a mirror for us and particularly, for our Woundings. We bring people into our lives to heal our wounds. We don’t know that consciously, but I believe this with all my heart.

If we’re insecure, if we think we’re not worthy of love, we’ll bring someone in who won’t love us completely. If we don’t trust ourselves, we’ll bring in someone we can’t trust. Those wounds will keep showing up until they’re healed.

I have seen that over and over again, both in my law practice and in my work with Sedona Soul Adventures.

Love Repeated: How Past Relationships Shape Our Present

Love Repeated: How Past Relationships Shape Our Present

We just had a couple here last year, and this was completely true for them. They had both been married and divorced before, and they were ready to get divorced again. When they came to us, they both said, “I can’t believe it. I’ve married someone who’s exactly like my ex.”

We dug deeper and discovered that for the husband, he had parents who were never satisfied with him, he always felt like he wasn’t enough. After a few years with his first wife, he felt unloved and unhappy because she was always complaining and telling him he wasn’t good enough in all kinds of different ways – as a person, as a provider, and as a father.

When he met his second wife, she seemed to be head over heels in love with him, but again, within a few years, the same kind of problems were coming up. For different reasons, but he felt again as though he wasn’t enough.

For the wife, it showed up a little differently. From the time she was a little girl, she put up what she called a “False Front” because she thought being who she was wouldn’t be good enough. She had actually been married twice before, and each time, it was her belief that once her husbands really got to know the “real” her, the marriage ended.

So, both of them had the issues of “I’m not enough” and “I’m not loveable.”

From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: A Couple’s Journey to Rediscovering Each Other

We did separate sessions with them to clear out that gunk and fill that hole with “I’m not enough.” After this work, they both reported feeling like they loved themselves for the first time in their lives.

With that feeling of self-love, they literally saw the other person with different eyes. They both had this huge compassion for each other because they realized for the first time, that they both had the same issue, it was just showing up in a different way for each of them. They realized how much they truly loved each other.

We sent them home with new tools, and I just heard from them recently. It’s been a year, and they both feel like their spouse is their biggest cheerleader.

She said to me, “I didn’t realize that because I didn’t truly love myself, I really had no love to give to someone else. I’m so glad we didn’t get a divorce. I would have just kept doing this over and over.”

From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: A Couple's Journey to Rediscovering Each Other

 

Conclusion

If you are thinking about getting a divorce, I literally want to beg you to reconsider it one more time. Think about all the reasons we’ve talked about, and then really ask yourself, “How is my partner being my mirror?”

If there is something you really can’t stand about your partner, is there any of that in you? If you feel like you’re not loved, do you truly love yourself?

Are there some things you can do to save your marriage? If so, for the sake of your children, for the sake of your family, but mostly for your own sake, please think about it one more time. And if you feel like there might be a glimmer of hope, please do something about it. Think about coming to Sedona to do a Couples Retreat.

After 16 years and thousands of people, I’m still amazed at what happens.

Go to SedonaRetreatGuide.com and get your complimentary copy of The Sedona Guide to Couples Retreats today.

Or even better, call us at 928/204-5988 to talk to someone about making a retreat that’s custom-designed for exactly what the two of you need.

You can have the life  AND the relationship you want – I know it.

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