10 Essential Questions to Consider When Contemplating Divorce

An Imperfectly Perfect Life - Life Unscripted: Navigating Divorce, Dating, Friendships, Careers, Family - and the 50s

Struggling with the thought of ending your marriage? You're not alone. Let me, Shari Leid, be your confidante as we explore the delicate intricacies of deciding whether to stay or part ways. Through my personal experiences and the essential considerations of friendship, teamwork, and mutual respect, I'll help you weigh the gravity of this decision. It's a journey of reflection, and I'm here to navigate it with you, sharing insights on preserving the beauty of life's messy moments, even when they include something as complex as divorce.
Questions:
1. **New Friend Test** - If you met your spouse today, would you want to be friends with them?

2. **Teamwork** - Could you see yourself working on a project with your spouse? Do you function well together?

3. **Mutual Respect** - Do you respect your spouse? And do you feel respected by them?

4. **Quality Time** - Do you enjoy spending time together, just the two of you, focusing on one another?

5. **Physical Attraction** - Are you physically attracted to your spouse? If not, why? In addition to compatibility and friendship, attraction needs to be there.

6. **Fear or Love** - Are you staying in this marriage out of love, or is it because of fear?

7. **Missing Piece** - Do you miss your spouse when they’re not around because you genuinely enjoy their company?

8. **Safety Check** - Does your spouse make you feel safe? Secure? Loved?

9. **Long-term Vision** - Can you picture yourself living this way every day for the rest of your life?

10. **Lessons for Kids** - What is your relationship teaching your kids? Are they witnessing a healthy relationship?

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