If you know that you are going to have a divorce at some point in the near future, there are all sorts of emotions that you may be experiencing. The truth is that there is no telling how it might turn out and what you might feel, and the fact it is such a mystery is part of why you might want to try and manage it as well as you can. However, there are things that you can do in order to try and make your divorce a little easier, so let’s take a look at what those might be.
Take It Slow
First of all, while it might be tempting to try and rush through the process and get it over and done with, there is actually an argument to be made for slowing down a little. You will find that it is a lot easier in general if you can take it slow, as that is going to mean that you are much more likely to effectively end up in a situation where you are actually able to deal with it as well as possible. If you rush, you might not be able to process it emotionally in quite the same way. So take it slow if you can, and you should find that really helps.
Be Collaborative
As much as possible, you might want to try and work together with your ex-partner as you both go through your divorce. This is something that you are definitely going to find can help a lot. In all but the most extreme cases, a collaborative divorce is actually perfectly possible, and it is going to mean that both of you have a much better time on the whole. So make sure that you are thinking about this, and it should mean that your divorce is going to be a lot easier on you.
Expect Lots Of Emotions
As long as you are ready for them, you should find that the emotions that crop up during a divorce are perfectly easy to handle. It’s just a case of being able to handle them, and that means expecting them. You might not know how you are going to feel during the divorce, but you do know that you are going to feel lots of different things. That is pretty much a given. So make sure that you are expecting lots of emotions, and you should find that you are going to be able to manage them much better.
Find Support
Most people will need some support during a divorce, and that can come from a lot of different places. If you find that you do need this, then it’s important you get it as soon as you can, as that is going to help you a lot. Finding support means that you are going to be able to get through it so much more easily and swiftly, and move on with your life in a much more powerful way too.
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Elizabeth says
It must be so heartrending!
Shirley O says
I’m sure it is a very difficult time and it is great to have the support of loved ones.
Audrey Stewart says
My divorce was a nightmare because he was of the mindset, ‘If I can’t have you, no one will’. I hid for months and child visitations with him were supervised. He finally moved on when he met another victim.
Kim Henrichs says
Definitely expect lots of emotions you were not ready for.
Rita Wray says
Divorce is hard for everyone.
Tina F says
I have seen both sides of divorce. It is an emotional journey for everyone.