About half of all marriages end in divorce. This can be a hard pill to swallow, given how happy most couples are when getting married. However, before most of them give up on the relationship, they give marital separation a shot, in the hope to rejuvenate and get back together after some time apart.
While this is a good idea, it is a hard thing to implement and handle emotionally. That’s why in this read, we at Clarity Clinic have listed a few tips to help you cope with marital separation.
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Be Kind and Respectful
When emotions get into the equation, it’s particularly easy to utter hurtful things to your partner. When undergoing marital separation, it is important to stay kind and respectful to one another.
Take all the Time You Need
Given the fact that you are on the verge of divorce, it is important that you do not rush into a decision, especially when emotional. As the adage goes, time heals wounds and reminds us of both the good and bad times. As such, do not feel pressured to break up or get back together until you have taken enough time to think about it.
Similarly, do not pressure your partner into making a rash decision, just because you are longing to know their stand. Just like you, they need to spend some time alone in order to come up with a rational decision.
Spend Some Time Alone
Avoid getting into another relationship in an attempt to make yourself better. Chances are you will end up being confused and conflicted instead of fixing what’s in front of you. It’s important to spend some time alone and sort through your real feelings.
Learn the Difference Between Independence and Dependence and Seek Balance
Learning how to be independent while still being dependent on each other is a vital aspect of marriage. If you have trouble finding a balance between the two, it is high time to take the time to learn how to go about it.
Seek Support
This is an emotional time and you’ll need all the support you can get from friends and loved ones. You might be tempted to keep it all on your own as you don’t want to burden others with your problems. However, it might be too hard to bear and in order to heal, you could use support from those close to you.
With these tips, you should be in a better position to handle marital separation.
