A divorce specialist urges couples to consider these key questions before making a final decision about ending their marriage.
A divorce specialist has dished out six crucial questions that couples must address before calling it quits for good. The first Monday in January has hit, and it's often dubbed 'Divorce Day' due to a spike in applications from couples ready to end their unions.
James Brien, author of 'The Mindful Divorce: How to Heal and be Happy after Separation' and the brains behind Easy Online Divorce, said: 'For many people the end of the year provides a chance to reflect and consider what they want in the future. If your home life is unhappy then January can be seen as an opportunity for a fresh start. I rarely see couples choosing to divorce on a whim but there are some key questions I think need to be considered before a decision is made.' He emphasised that irrespective of whether children are in the picture, couples should discuss if issues can be mended, citing reasons like infidelity and financial woes, reports Devon Live. He said: 'Whatever they may be, consider if they can be overcome. 'Have you made your feelings clear to your partner? It's often the case that communication breaks down and we think our partner knows how we feel, but this isn't always the case.' A big question to ponder is: Do we actually want to resolve them? Relationship expert Mr Brien, who penned 'The Real Man's Guide to Divorce', advises, 'Marriages take work and if you want to save it, then in most cases both people have to commit to making changes.' When communications break down irreparably, he suggests marriage counselling as a solution: 'If you want to make a marriage work but don't know where to start, a counsellor or therapist can help.' He adds: 'While it might not fix everything, a professional should help you to find a way to communicate your problems more effectively with each other.' With kids in the frame, it's all about their welfare. Mr Brien said: 'After a split the children are often, rightly, the priority
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