The Positive Effects Of Divorce

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From the public eye, divorce is trending, however that is not necessarily true. The highest divorce rates occurred during the 1980’s, and has continued a slow and steady decline since then. Although divorce is not at its peak, it is however more accepted than ever. Before Alaska passed the no-fault divorce law in 1963, it was legally impossible to get a divorce. By 1985 all states had jumped on the no-fault divorce laws band wagon. Divorce affects more than just the couple, it has a huge impact on other family members, the community and the economy. Divorce comes with with many hardships, in hindsight there may be more positive aspects than you may think. Getting a divorce can cause great pain and trouble in the lives of people involved, however there are great benefits to getting a divorce. You can be a happier person, at first you may feel depressed and hopeless, however with time it will get better. During the process of divorce it may feel like you are grieving the death of someone, but that person is still alive! Once you get past this phase, which can be short or last over the course of years you can be happier than you ever were. You are now free to do what you want to do, you can make your own schedule, have what you want for dinner without having to worry about what your spouse will think. A lot of times in a …show more content…

Divorce is a crisis for most families and it can seem like an extremely hard situation to be positive about. Everyone has the power to make a lemon into lemonade, a divorcee can use their failed marriage as an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and to become a better person. Look at it as an opportunity to go back to your roots, reevaluate your life and do what ultimately makes you happy. The process of divorce may feel like you are facing the death of your spouse, but it can be an opportunity for the rebirth of

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