4 Reasons Why Divorce Is Worth It

Let’s be honest: divorce gets a bad rep. Despite the fact that divorce rate hovers around the 50 percent (or more) mark, divorced people are still judged harshly and put down publicly. The reality is, though, that as tough as divorce is, as much as it stinks in a lot of ways, there are still positives that come from it. After all, people wouldn’t get divorced otherwise, now would they?
Here are some positive things that can come from getting divorced.

1. Getting out of a situation that makes you miserable.

Yes, some marriages can be salvaged through counseling, hard work, and a solid commitment from both partners. However, there are times and situations when all the therapy sessions in the world aren’t going to make things better. Getting divorced can be the answer to getting out of a situation that is making you (and your partner) deeply unhappy. It’s important to realize that sometimes it’s better to end things and go your separate ways, particularly if you’ve tried to improve your relationship without success.

2. Getting your kids out of a situation that is making them miserable.

Sure, kids want their parents to be together, but that’s really only if their parents are happy. It can be argued that having parents who live under the same roof but fight all the time is worse than having happy parents who live in separate homes. Sharing homes and custody creates another set of challenges for your children, but if they are overall happier in two separate homes, then isn’t that best for everyone?

3. Being a strong role model for your kids.

Being a single parent isn’t easy, it’s true, but it does provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate to your kids what it means to be a strong and independent person. Sure, that can also be done within the walls of a happy marriage, but getting out of an unhappy situation and learning to live independently on your own can teach your kids many valuable lessons.

4. Being able to focus on your kids, rather than on your unhappy marriage.

Dealing with an unhappy marriage takes a lot of time, not to mention mental and emotional energy. When you’re divorced, that time and energy can be better spent on building a happy life for you and your children. Children require a lot of time, attention and emotion. Putting an unhappy marriage behind you can free up those emotions and allow you to concentrate on building a happy, solid relationship with your kids.