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Jan 2022
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Why Is Divorce So Ugly? - 12 Week Relati...

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A flaw in the divorce process is that the law sees the separating partners as "enemies." A relationship ending is painful enough, but when lawyers, custody, costs, and assigning blame gets involved, it can quickly bring out the worst out of everyone.

It's important to know what to expect if you're getting divorced. The relationship is in its final stages and wounds are going to be fresh. The trauma from a nasty divorce process can last a long time so it's best to focus on the priorities, especially if children are involved, and keep the process as amicable as possible.
Understanding what to expect during the divorce process as well as the changes that will occur in the relationship as it proceeds to the final and official stages of separation is crucial and the well being of each partner and particularly the children, if involved, should be prioritized.

In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen discuss how and why divorces can bring the worst out of people and ways we can keep this already painful process as amicable and cordial as possible, should you or somebody you know, be going through a divorce.
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