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Divorce May Be a Midlife Crisis
After 23 years of marriage, a man wants out but wonders if divorce is the best option for him and his wife. Gayle Peterson, Ph.D. MSSW, answers his question in Divorce or midlife crisis? at ParentsPlace.com.
Peterson asks the gentleman to explore his contradictory feelings and decide if divorce is really the right thing, or if he is avoiding a midlife crisis. She says midlife is a time when self-reflection can bring up regrets about past choices, which can lead to conflicting feelings, or depression.
It is important to talk to your spouse about these feelings, Peterson says. Lack of communication often leads to a disconnection in the relationship.
Peterson says many couples experience this problem when they hit this stage of marriage -- the kids are gone. Every marriage must readjust and meeting with a couples' counselor may help.
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Is There Any Love Life Left in Your Marriage?
Peterson asks the gentleman to explore his contradictory feelings and decide if divorce is really the right thing, or if he is avoiding a midlife crisis. She says midlife is a time when self-reflection can bring up regrets about past choices, which can lead to conflicting feelings, or depression.
It is important to talk to your spouse about these feelings, Peterson says. Lack of communication often leads to a disconnection in the relationship.
Peterson says many couples experience this problem when they hit this stage of marriage -- the kids are gone. Every marriage must readjust and meeting with a couples' counselor may help.
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Is There Any Love Life Left in Your Marriage?
