Is a divorce worse than a breakup?

Is a divorce worse than a breakup?

Marriage doesn’t automatically change a relationship — and a divorce isn’t inherently more difficult than any breakup, experts tell Bustle. “A couple who has been together for a long period of time, even if not married, often go through the same grief, anger, stress, and sadness that we see in a divorce,” Klapow says.

Why divorce hurts so much?

Another reason it hurts so much is that most people who are going through divorce are having to deal with so many losses all at the same time. You’re hurting for a broken relationship, of course. And often at the same time, you’re hurting because of that feeling of being betrayed by your spouse.

How do you break up a long term marriage?

How to Leave a Long-Term RelationshipBe clear about your message. Sometimes your leaving is not a surprise: It’s been talked about for months. Control contact. Have a plan for your worst-case scenarios. Talk to the children. Work up lines. Consider counseling. Expect your feelings to change. Get support.