A divorce is a formal ending of a marriage. It’s more permanent than separation and involves a legal process. If you get a divorce, that means the marriage is officially over, and this could be a result of a Lack of commitment, financial challenges, and infidelity in marriage.
Speaking on Plan B FM’s family, relationship, and lifestyle show dubbed NYANSAPO FIE, hosted by Rev. Michael Asenso on the topic “DIVORCE”, with Rev. Roger Carl Parkins and Mrs Marilyn Abeka Daniels explained that, there are five stages in divorce which include denial, this is when one or both partners first realize that there are serious problems in the marriage.
“At this stage, couples often try to pretend that everything is okay and that the problems are temporary. They may also try to hide their problems from friends and family members”
She said that the second stage of divorce is anger. This is when the reality of the situation starts to set in, and couples begin to blame each other for the problems in the marriage. This stage can be very destructive, as couples may say and do things that they later regret. The anger can stem from feelings of betrayal, frustration, or even just a general sense of disappointment that the marriage did not turn out the way they had hoped.
Again the third stage of divorce is bargaining and this is when couples start to negotiate with each other in an attempt to save the marriage or question what could have been done differently. Couples may also start to consider what life would be like if they got divorced. This stage can be difficult, as it requires couples to face the possibility of life without each other.
She furthered that, the fourth stage of divorce is depression, this is when couples come to terms with the fact that their marriage is ending. and this stage can be very difficult, as a sense of grief and loss can accompany it. Couples may also feel a sense of relief at this stage, as they no longer have to deal with the problems in their marriage. However, that relief can also be met with feelings of sadness and loneliness as they adjust to the thought of being single again.
Lastly, the fifth and final stage of divorce is acceptance, this is when couples have come to terms with the fact that their marriage is over, and they are moving on with their lives. Couples may still feel sad and lonely at this stage, but they have typically made peace with the decision to divorce. They may also start to see the positives of being single and begin to focus on their happiness, she added.
Rev. Roger Carl Parkins also believed that, sometimes divorce can also caused by spiritualities in the families of both the man and the woman because if one has a spiritual marriage it could foster misunderstanding between the couple leading to divorce.
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