However much is marriage a bliss, it needs constant attention and refinement to let it stay blissful. Sometimes there are petty things that prompt you because of rising anger, anxiety, depression and dissatisfaction from marriage. These should be resolved before they shape into a divorce. India is now seeing an astonishing increase in divorce rate. Younger generations seem less contended and are opting for divorce in haste. So question arises that can a divorce be stopped? And how to stop a divorce?
Many a times it is a single-sided decision to opt for a divorce, without you seeing the previews of coming troubles. Then you should try to understand without blindly accepting or rejecting the idea.
Here are some tips on how to stop a divorce which can prove to be beneficial in saving a drowning relationship.
Root Cause of Divorce – It may happen that couples are so frustrated with their changed lifestyle; they hop to divorce, seeking solution for their marital problems. However, it is essential to pin down the root cause of the decision of divorce because sooner or later they realize divorce is not a solution but is bigger a problem. But even if root cause is elemental, it doesn’t mean that a divorce cannot be stopped. Jot down your faults, and not of your spouse, to analyze where you are wrong and how you can fix it. Lip service won’t help in stopping the divorce. It will only aggravate it since it shows insincerity towards other’s feelings.
Your Reaction to a Divorce Call – Listening with patience is the key to stop a divorce. If your partner informs you of his/her intentions of divorce, the signs of agitation and insecurity both are harmful and will further cement his/her grounds for divorce. However, listening out his/her reasons with understanding will slip reconsideration in his/her mind. Begging to stop a divorce or denying the reasons out rightly will bring upon more determined reaction, as often opted as first solution by Indian women plagued with insecurity. Right now, it is important to pay attention as to why the thought of divorce has come to your spouse’s mind.
Counselor may Help – Counselor can give a direction to your communication and help you find focus. Many a times, when fighting for divorce, all that couples seem to establish is each other’s blame and complains. Counselor will guide you through maintaining decorum of communicating only rational thoughts having meaning and are not petty issues circling around.
Role of In-Laws – Study shows that mother-in-laws are major cause of divorce in India. Men in India are often close to their mothers and expect their wife to manage and behave as per his mother’s expectations. This disrupts the bonding between husband and wife and soon anger splits open the cracks in patience. Couples should deal with opinions of family and shouldn’t take decisions based on in-laws and societal expectations.
Whatsoever may be the reason, from adultery to simply dissatisfaction, you can stop a divorce if your reasons and feelings alter at pre-divorce stages or during divorce proceedings. It may happen that you have carefully thought of reasons for divorce but it isn’t necessary that they prevail during the time you are preparing for divorce. When reasons starts to fade and alter your feelings, don’t hesitate to stop a divorce.