Why Common Ground mediation is now divorceright.com
Why Common Ground mediation is now divorceright.com
“I don’t want this divorce and I feel my spouse is trying to cram this divorce down my throat! I need time to process this. What do I do?”
Divorce can be an incredibly challenging experience, especially when one partner is not ready for it. The emotional toll can be overwhelming, and feelings of rejection and loss can make it difficult to function. It's common to try to persuade the spouse to reconsider through sincere and heartfelt promises of change and improvement.
However, when these pleas are met with coldness and lack of compassion, the emotional response can escalate. Desperation may lead to more intense and negative forms of persuasion, which can include anger, threats, and manipulation tactics. The goal may shift from genuine sorrow and a desire to change to provoking any kind of emotional reaction from the spouse, even if it is a negative one.
It's important to recognize these patterns and seek healthy ways to cope with the emotions involved in a divorce. Support from friends, family, or a mental health professional can be invaluable in navigating this difficult time.
It's essential to ask yourself whether you truly want a relationship that only continues because your spouse feels coerced or frightened into staying. Such a relationship is unhealthy and unsustainable. Showing your spouse respect, even if you don't understand their decision, is crucial. If you allow your emotions to take over and resort to extreme behaviors, your spouse might feel forced to involve an attorney to stop your actions, which is a significant and unnecessary mistake.
We can help you understand and control your emotions, providing coping skills to get through this challenging time. Recognize that you're being asked to make significant decisions while emotionally distressed. Let us support you. Avoid the temptation to hire an attorney out of a desire to punish your spouse. The adversarial legal process can prolong your healing, cost thousands of dollars, and likely result in a worse agreement than if you used mediation.
If you're interested in making this process easier emotionally, consider speaking with a mediator. Use our proprietary Divorce Cost Estimator by clicking the button below, and a mediator will contact you. This could be one of the best decisions you'll make.
We specialize in handling such divorce situations. We work with you on managing your emotions and dealing with the divorce, often helping couples remain friends. We identify potential hazards for divorcing couples and guide you away from these pitfalls.