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Divorce — breaking the news to one’s partner

On Behalf of | May 17, 2018 | Divorce

Conversations are important in all relationships. Unfortunately, not all of these conversations are easy to have ,and sometimes, one may even dread a specific conversation. One such an uncomfortable conversation may be the one in which one Texas partner needs to tell the other that he or she wants a divorce.

As it is, deciding to get a divorce is extremely difficult in most cases, and before speaking about it, one should be very ready for any reactions and situations that may pop up unexpectedly. There are a number of aspects to consider before broaching the subject with the other party. It may be a good idea to think about what to say and why to share certain information. Human nature causes people to become defensive when they feel they are being attacked.

During difficult conversations, staying calm yet firm while conveying the sensitive message is important. Confidence is also conveyed with the use of “I” statements. Another important aspect to consider is picking the right moment, and the right moment is not when either party has used alcohol or drugs. In abusive relationships, it may also be a good idea to have made arrangements for somewhere else to stay.

Divorce is a sensitive topic to address, and partners may react differently to the news, depending on their personality type. The reality is that the conversation is only the start of a divorce process, and a lot more lies ahead once the news has been broken. The decision is the first step, the conversation the second, and then consulting with a Texas family law lawyer can provide the guidance on the way forward to a new life.

Source: divorce.lovetoknow.com, “How to Tell Your Husband That You Want a Divorce“, Gabrielle Applebury, Accessed on May 16, 2018

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