Is divorce similar to grief?
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Is divorce similar to grief?
And the death of a marriage, like any death, requires a grieving process for healing. During divorce, an emotionally intelligent person will pass through a grieving process resembling Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s five stages of grieving death (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance).
How long does grief from divorce last?
The general rule of thumb of most psychologists and therapists is one year of healing and recovery for every five to seven years of marriage. However, if you wanted the divorce, were unhappy with your marriage, or the decision to divorce was mutual, it may not take quite as long.
What are the stages of grieving a divorce?
These seven stages include:Shock and denial. This is a state of disbelief and numbed feelings.Pain and guilt. Anger and bargaining. Depression. The upward turn. Reconstruction and working through. Acceptance and hope.
Why has my ex husband moved on so quickly?
When an ex-husband moves on quickly, it’s often because he had usually left our relationship emotionally long before we even knew anything was wrong. Most affairs had been going on for a considerable time before unsuspecting wives even knew he was unhappy, or that he wanted out of the marriage.
