What Are The Positive Effects Of Divorce?

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What Are The Positive Effects Of Divorce?

Getting divorced is a life-changing event, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. In fact, many married couples experience a range of positive effects following separation.

Every divorce is a process that can have a positive impact on the people it affects (directly or indirectly), and whilst it is a traditionally perceived view that divorce is always filled with conflict and animosity this is far from the truth for many people around the world.

For the future of all your relationships, and for your own mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, finding positive outcomes during, and after, divorce is the only way to long term health and happiness. Here we’ve compiled a list of significant positive effects of divorce to highlight just some of the benefits it can bring.

1. A Healthier Household

An unhealthy marriage can put a strain on an entire household, not just the married couple themselves. Children, in particular, can feel the stress and tension that often comes with an unhappy marriage.

By getting a divorce, couples will inevitably create healthier home environments for themselves and their children. While co-parenting after a divorce might seem like unfamiliar territory, the long-term benefits for all, almost always outweigh the short-term upheaval.

2. Boosted Self-Confidence

Having lived as part of a slowly declining relationship, it is understandable why some people lose their self-confidence. And while this isn’t going to return to its fullest overnight, a divorce can often be the trigger that’s needed for someone to start feeling good about themselves once more.

After a divorce, many individuals begin to remember and see all the good things about themselves, which boosts their self-confidence and outlook on life.

3. Improved Health

Research shows that stress not only negatively impacts our mental health but also our physical and emotional health too.

With boosted self-confidence and less stress following a divorce, newly single individuals often benefit from improved health. Couple this with a renewed drive to proactively get fit, live healthier and improve wellbeing, and the positive impact can be significant.

4. Better Relationships All Round

Whilst it may sound counterintuitive, many couples actually experience improved relationships after they divorce. There is often mutual respect gained and, as a result, two former partners can realise that they can indeed have a fruitful relationship – especially if there are children involved.

This benefit also extends to other close relationships too, like those with friends and family members. Unhealthy marriages can lead to one or both partners not finding time for their nearest and dearest. After a divorce though, these relationships often flourish as both partners find they have more time to focus on their social wellbeing.

5. Happier Children

It goes without saying that an unhealthy or unhappy marriage isn’t good for children.

That’s why one of the most rewarding positive effects of divorce is the impact it can have on children, particularly when it comes to teaching them the life lesson that staying in an unhealthy relationship isn’t the only option.

We’ve written about the positive effects of divorce on children previously. Please do read that blog post for some deeper insights.

If you have more questions about this topic or any other legal issues arising on divorce or separation, please do get in touch as we are always happy to help. You can call us on 0203 488 4475 or email contact@thedivorcesurgery.co.uk.

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