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Should I Try Counseling Before I Ask For A Divorce?

On Behalf of | Nov 8, 2021 | Divorce

When you get married, you commit to spending the rest of your life with your spouse, for better or worse and in sickness or health. However, it is easy to say those things when you are deeply infatuated with a romantic partner. It is harder to abide by such a promise after years of an unhappy or tepid relationship.

One of the hardest things about filing for divorce is reaching the point where you decide that the marriage is not good for you anymore. Many people question their decision to file for divorce and feel guilty, like they should try harder to make things work with their spouse.

Should you try going to counseling before you decide to file for divorce?

Therapy could help in one of several ways

If you aren’t happy in your marriage anymore, then counseling can be beneficial. There are numerous different kinds of counseling that you might want to try. For example, if you aren’t sure if your own emotional issues are what has caused unhappiness with the relationship, you might consider individual counseling to address your trauma and explore your feelings in a safe space.

If your communication with your spouse has become unpleasant or if you don’t relate well anymore, then couples therapy could be a viable solution. You might develop empathy for one another again or find a way to understand each other’s perspectives.

There are even divorce counselors that you can go see once you have already decided that divorce is the best option. They can help you discuss how you want to split up your property and help you prepare for a co-parenting relationship if you have children together.

Counseling can help you take the emotions out of the divorce process

One of the main reasons that divorce becomes a messy, expensive process is that the couple splitting up what their feelings of anger or betrayal dictate their actions. When you understand your feelings and your needs, you can be a better advocate for yourself without necessarily succumbing to intense emotions.

The right therapeutic assistance prior to, during or after a divorce can make this difficult transition easier for you. Understanding the tools that can help you during a divorce will make the process more approachable.

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