Frequently Asked Questions on Divorce Emotions

You can browse our previously answered questions on divorce emotions by clicking on each of the topics below:

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

• Should I stay for the kids or should I leave?
• Our marriage is good, but this one issue is tearing us apart.
• Our life together is very boring and lonely. What should I do?
• Should I move on or wait for him to come back?
• I have feelings for another man. What should I do?
• I married young and now I feel trapped. What should I do?
• I wonder whether I made a wise choice in marrying him
• I feel like I'm raising two kids. What should I do?
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Should I Divorce

• Should we wait to divorce until the kids are older?
• Have we reached the point of no return?
• He's more like a friend than a husband. Should I get a divorce?
• He's financial irresponsible. Should I get out while I'm ahead?
• Do I continue to fight for him or give up?
• Every time we fight, he says he wants a divorce.
• He won't change. Is it time for divorce?
• He won't forget the past and my feelings for him are gone.
• I feel like I've lost my desire for him. Should I get a divorce?
• His distrust is pushing me away. Will he change?
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Not Wanting To Divorce

• My husband asked for a divorce, but I believe he still loves me.
• He wants a divorce, but I want our marriage to work.
• He says he wants a divorce, but he's not doing anything about it.
• I can't live with someone who distrusts and despises me.
• How do you repair a marriage that is emotionally empty?
• Since my husband's affair, he wants a divorce, but I don't.
• My husband and I are living apart, but I don't want a divorce
• His alcoholism has ruined our marriage, but I still love him.
• There has been no contact. Should I just move on?
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Should We Get Back Together?

• Should we try and put our marriage back together?
• He left me once before, what's to say he won't do it again?
• He wants to reconcile, but I want to take it slow.
• How do we go about putting our marriage back together?
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Infidelity and Divorce

• Should I try to save my marriage after discovering his affair?
• How can I convince him that his affair didn't ruin our marriage?
• He's cheated on me repeatedly. What can I do?
• How can I fight for our marriage after all his affairs?
• How can I handle these emotions and just get over this?
• Can I prevent my husbands affair from harming the children?
• Is it right that he takes our boys around his girlfriend?
• He had a child with another woman. What do I do?
• He hasn't ended the affair. Is it time to move on?
• How do I handle being around him and his girlfriend?
• How can I trust again after infidelity destroyed my marriage?
• Should we continue family outings after everything is finalized?
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Abusive Relationships

• I can't seem to let go, even though I know it's for the best.
• I know I should leave, so what's holding me back
• I don't want to end up bitter and unhappy. Should I divorce?
• I can't take it any more. Help me end my horrible marriage.
• How do I move past the years of emotional abuse?
• I had an affair, and now he blames me for everything.
• Help, I feel like I'm damaged beyond all repair.
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Stay At Home Moms

• I'm a stay at home mom. How can I get through this?
• How can I make a living after being home for 22 years?
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Regrets

• I never should have asked for a divorce. What can I do?
• It's been three years, and I still regret the divorce.
• Will I ever love my new husband like I loved my ex?
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Handling Anger

• How can I handle my anger?
• I'm overwhelmed with hate and anger. How can I move forward?
• I'd love to tell him what I think of him.
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Dealing With Friends and Family

• Should I be calling everyone for comfort and feedback?
• They blame my boyfriend for my divorce.
• My family and friends will disown me if I go back with him.
• How do I support both of them without choosing sides?
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Dealing With Divorce

• How do I learn to trust my own judgment?
• How can I handle these emotions and just get over this?
• How do I fill the void so that I don't feel so lonely?
• How can I help my son when his Dad is making it so tough?
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How To Deal With The Pain

• How do I get over the pain of losing my relationship?
• How could he just throw me away?
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Dealing With Guilt

• Is it normal to have intense feelings of guilt?
• Guilt over a failed first marriage is tearing us apart.
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Letting Go

• How could he move on so easily?
• He treats her better than he ever treated me.
• How do I get past my ex's remarriage?
• Why is he recreating our old life with a new woman?
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Starting Over

• I am terrified of being alone and starting over after divorce.
• What are the chances that I will find a healthy relationship?
• How do I start to rebuild my self image and self esteem?
• My ex is trying to make me feel guilty.  What can I do?
• I want to move, but feel guilty about leaving my family behind.
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Dealing With Ex Spouses

• Is it wrong that he is so close to his ex?
• How can I stop my jealousy from ruining my marriage?
• His ex is part of all family functions. How do I deal?
• Why does my ex deny that he's involved with someone?
• How do I deal with it when my ex starts dating?
• My ex abuses his visitation rights.  What can I do?
• His ex makes our life miserable. What can we do?
• How do you deal with an ex who is habitually late for visitation?
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Disneyland Dads

• My ex buys the kids everything that I can't afford.
• There are no rules or discipline at his house.
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Dealing With Stepchildren

• Can kids ruin a second marriage?
• It's been a year, and he hasn't made me a part of his daughter's life.
• He favors our sons over my daughter from my first marriage.
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Dealing With Custody Changes

• I feel like I'm totally losing my son since he went to live with his dad.
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Adult Children After Divorce

• My son thinks I should return the divorce settlement money.
• My husband's daughter doesn't want me at her wedding.
• Do we have to change our schedule to accommodate our step-mom?
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When Your Children Divorce

• When Your Adult Children Divorce
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You can also view our other topic directories of frequently asked divorce questions below:
Children and Divorce FAQS
Divorce Financial FAQS
Divorce Questions on Legal Aspects
Main Directory of Divorce Faqs

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