Although it may be little comfort if you are currently facing divorce, recent estimates indicate that you have lots of company.
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events a person can experience.
The spouse who is the leaver often experiences a heightened sense of remorse and guilt while the left spouse may be unprepared for the marriage to end. The more sudden and unexpected the announcement, the more stressful the initial emotional reaction. The decision to divorce is typically made with ambivalence, uncertainty and confusion. It is a difficult step. The family identity changes, and the identities of the individuals involved change as well.