Why do many people feel that divorce will make them happier, when the research shows this is not the case?
Individuals in unhappy marriages tend to assume an either-or position with respect to their condition. They believe that they can either choose to stick to their partners and carry on living miserably or divorce them to lead happier and more fulfilled lives. There is a tendency among married individuals to assign blame and responsibility of their personal unhappiness to their marriage and their partners, minimising their own role in the same. Seemingly, it is easier to identify an external body as the source of one’s unhappiness. This is perhaps the reason why they still report feelings of unhappiness, even after divorce.
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