Signs It’s Time to Divorce: Knowing When Enough is Enough
Deciding to end your marriage is one of the toughest calls you’ll ever make. You might wonder if what you’re going through is just a rough patch or something more permanent. The divorce decision needs to be well thought out.
Some warning signs are hard to ignore. Maybe you catch yourself daydreaming about life without your partner, or you feel exhausted by all the negativity when you’re together. You’ve stopped really talking to each other, or you’re basically just roommates at this point. When you can’t agree on anything anymore, that’s telling you something.
You may be the only one trying to make things work while your partner is already checked out. There might’ve been cheating, or you’ve realized you’re just too different. When respect and care are gone, that’s a problem you can’t ignore.
Before you decide anything for sure, talk to a mental health professional who knows divorce. They can help you figure out if there’s anything left to save or if it’s really over. Once you file for divorce, there’s no easy way back.
If there is ANY kind of abuse happening—physical, emotional, child or financial—you need to get SAFE right NOW. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233) or text 88788, or reach out locally for help before doing anything else. Your safety and your family’s safety are priority #1.
Collaborative Divorce offers more options for your family than court litigation. You work with divorce professionals like financial neutrals, mediators, attorneys, therapists and coaches who actually care about what happens to your family and will work towards an agreeable divorce arrangement.
Collaborative Practice San Diego is a nonprofit, multi-disciplinary referral network of independent professionals of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors working together to learn, practice, and promote Collaborative Processes for problem solving and the peaceful resolution of family law issues, including co-parenting, with an eye toward preserving the emotional, as well as the financial assets of the family. Contact us today!
Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, mental health or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.
