Early and Personal Warnings Signs of Divorce

 Posted on December 17, 2015 in Divorce

If you are in a marriage headed for divorce, there are several warning signs you can look for. It may seem cynical or even, relationship-wise, apocalyptic to look ahead and anticipate that divorce is on the horizon, but it is much better for all parties involved that reality is taken into consideration. That way, both parties can look ahead and begin planning for their new life—socially and financially as well as emotionally.

In many marriages, the writing is on the wall, plain and clear, and there are few doubts for either spouse that the relationship is headed for the end. This may be the case with an abusive relationship, for example, or one in which one partner has been unfaithful. Yet in other satiations, the slow decline of a relationship, the sputtering out of marriage and intimacy, can make identifying warning signs more difficult. This is particularly the case when those warning signs are internally-driven and recognized rather than external.

Know the Signs

The first of these warning signs is fear. If you constantly feel as if you are living in a situation in which you do not feel comfortable and secure, it could be that your marriage is headed for divorce. Rather than ignoring this feeling, it is important to recognize and confront this emotion. Failure to do so could leave you more incapable of moving on once the divorce is in motion. Another example of a very internal warning sign that your marriage is headed toward dissolution is an incapability of being alone. Are you terrified of the thought of being without your spouse? Sometimes we marry and stay with someone for the mere fear of being in solitude. Being alone does not have to imply loneliness.

The most personal and easy-to-ignore warning sign that your marriage will not last is, quite simply, the feeling in your gut. If you feel as if you are not in the right place or relationship, chances are you are not. The behavior in your partner that makes you feel this way is not behavior that is likely to change. People may change, but their core tends to stay the same. Do not stay in a marriage in which you are counting on your partner to eventually be someone different.

If you or someone you know is considering divorce, even because of very personal reasons, it is important to speak with a family law professional to understand your options. Do not go through it alone. Contact an experienced Batavia, IL divorce attorney today.

Sources:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-lauren/5-signs-youre-in-a-desperate-relationship_b_8587084.html?utm_hp_ref=divorce&ir=Divorce

http://www.prevention.com/sex/marriage/divorce-early-warning-signs