Family members may take sides, disrupting relationships and removing potential sources of guidance and comfort. Losing significant relationships, possessions, and dreams Everyone needs the love, security, closeness, and belonging that comes from relationships with others. Marriage is one of the most significant relationships. Its loss causes much of the stress and emotional turmoil of divorce. Not all individuals experience loss with the same intensity, in the same way, or at the same time.
Some people experience loss of closeness when they realize the relationship is ending.
For others, the idea of separation can be overwhelming, and they hang onto the hope that the relationship can be saved. Other losses resulting from separation and divorce undermine a person's sense of security and well-being. Although they do not realize it, many people become attached to a way of life, a home and possessions, pets, and daily contact with children. Changing identity Divorce is a crisis that affects a person's identity. Individuals no longer occupy the role of husband or wife.