If you are struggling in an unhappy marriage, you may be asking yourself whether it is time to call it quits. Studies have shown that if you are in a bad marriage you are far more likely to suffer from stress, poor health and may even be taking years off your life.
Is Divorce Right For You?
Being patient and taking time is often enough to solve small issues between couples, and it is important to acknowledge that every marriage has its own ups and downs. However, you may want to consider getting divorced if you feel your marriage is becoming a threat to your overall well being and health.
Divorce may offer you the peace of mind you feel you need if you dread coming home every evening, or feel miserable or anxious when in the presence of your spouse. Many people trapped in an unhappy marriage find that their unhappiness and discontent affects other areas of their life, such as work and relationships with friends and children.
Take The Next Step
Try to imagine your life as a single person again, and that may help you to decide if divorce is the right step for you to take. Some people thrive on being single and if that sounds like you, getting divorced may be the right step for you. However, some people don’t like to be alone and if that is you, it may be worth your while trying to make your marriage work.
It is all too easy to struggle along in an unhappy marriage for many years before taking the plunge and getting a divorce; it is never an easy decision to make.
However, it may well be the right choice if you just know that you are unhappy and your marriage isn’t working. Starting a new chapter in your life may be just what you need.