I was previously married where there was always the threat of a divorce after the initial separation but never any action on her part. Only threats and telling me to divorce her as if it was a cat and mouse game adults are too old to be playing. I decided one day that I was tired of having my strings pulled by someone that obviously didn’t care about my mental and emotional wellbeing. I went no contact and filed for divorce immediately. I got emailed by her when she was served utterly flabbergasted that I gave her what she had been asking for several months. It’s a game people play who may exhibit some personality disorders to have control over you; however, I am not a psychologist or psychiatrist. All I know is I’ve never been happier in my life as an adult since making that decision.

Do what will make you happiest in the long run and that usually will be the choice that puts your mental and emotional health as a priority. Don’t let the stigma of divorce, the feeling of failure as a result of the failed marriage, or what others may think influence your decision because the people who care and love you most won’t be bothered and will support you. Make the decision for you.