Ending it Amicably: Helpful Tips for Anyone Facing a Divorce
By Dixie Somers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With all the pain, frustration and guilt that comes from ending a marriage, it can be difficult to end things on a good note. Many people withdraw and isolate themselves from their soon-to-be ex-spouse in an attempt to alleviate some of the hurt, but this will only lead to regret later on.
If you’re thinking about getting a divorce or the process is already underway, here are a few tips to consider to help you end things amicably.
Agree to Disagree
Many people who have spent months or years fighting with their spouse find that the same subjects cause conflict even during the divorce process. When both people decide a marriage needs to end, it’s time to set aside your differences and learn to respect one another as individuals.
Often, people forget that their spouse is an actual person, too. Try your best to see them as a unique individual, and make a commitment within yourself to no longer argue over disagreements that don’t matter.
The best thing you can do for one another during this time is be supportive. Even though things are ending, you could use one another right now. The inner-peace you can both experience from deciding to stop fighting and accept things as they are will make the separation much easier.
Talk to a Marriage Counselor
You may be thinking, “Too little, too late,” but divorcing couples can learn how to settle their grievances and become amicable toward one another with the help of a licensed marriage counselor. Therapy can help anyone at any time during their lives, and you may be surprised at how much better you and your partner communicate with a mediator.
A marriage counselor will help you each gain valuable insight into your relationship and give you tips on how to effectively communicate from here on out. You can learn to come to terms with the end of the marriage as well as have healthy coping strategies for the inevitable flood of emotions divorce brings.
Work With a Divorce Lawyer
A divorce attorney can take care of all the paperwork and legal arrangements to reduce conflict. You and your partner both need to focus on ending a marriage. Try hiring outside help to keep things on track and peaceful, like divorce attorney services, and to settle any disputes you have. They will help make child custody arrangements and lawfully end your marriage with as little conflict as possible.
Relationships are tough, and marriage is even harder. Try not to get caught up in all the “what-ifs” as you head for a divorce. If both of you are ready to move onto the next chapters in your lives, the best you can do for yourselves and each other is remain respectful, cordial and kind to each other.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_facebook type=”button_count”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_googleplus][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_pinterest][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: @istockphoto/Tom Merton[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
