This guest article from YourTango was written by Barbara Becker Holstein.
Janet and Mike were headed for divorce. So were Sally and Jim. Janet slept in the guest bedroom. She hardly spoke to Mike, unless it was a necessity.
Both had hired lawyers. Sally and Jim also had their divorce lawyers lined up. They hadn’t enjoyed each other’s company in years. Talking led to screaming and both were sick of the fights.
How many infidelities had taken place between these two couples? Surprisingly, the answer was none — no one had acted out in an extramarital affair. Yet all four people — two very different marriages, with different styles and personalities — all were miserable enough to get divorced.
But how come?
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hmm.. i just understand..
The amount of varying reasons for divorce is really staggering. Each time it usually comes down to some fundamental basis of a relationship just is not working. It’s truly sad to see two people who once cared so much for each other turn against one another. C’est la vie I suppose.