When you’ve been married for a while, you don’t always pick up on the signals that your significant other is unhappy. Or at the very least, you assume the root of the problem is not your relationship. This is why most feel completely shocked whenever their spouse announces he/she wants to separate or even file for divorce. How would you respond if this happened to you? Is there a way to prevent the marriage from being doomed?
If this is something that has happened to you, but you’d like to make one last-ditch attempt to save the marriage, here are 5 strategies you can try.
1. Stay composed
Although finding out unexpectedly that your spouse wants to end things can be an extremely stressful experience. However, you should not respond in an irrational way. Don’t storm out of the room. Avoid going on the attack. Take a deep breath and give yourself some time to let it sink in. Perhaps they are looking to gauge your reaction, and if you respond in a reasonable, thoughtful way, they might be open to solutions other than separation or divorce.
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5 Tips For Preventing a Divorce 