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The Divorce Decision: To File or Reconcile?

The decision to divorce is excruciating, and as we have seen recently with celebrities and supermodels, its not uncommon for couples to file and then reconcile. Supermodel Stephanie Seymour and publishing tycoon Peter Brant decided, after months of contentious court battles, accusations and millions of dollars in legal fees, to try and make their marriage work. They are not alone in the celebrity world of indecision with public figures like Larry King and Shawn Southwick who filed for divorce in April and halted the proceedings one month later.

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When “I DO” Becomes “I WON’T”

There are two kinds of divorce situations. The first is a divorce that comes from both partners agreeing that the marriage is not working. Whether the process of divorce is amicable or contentious, theres a mutual understanding that both partners want out. The second kind of divorce results from one partner deciding to leave. This kind of a divorce situation creates a very particular experience for the person being left, and raises emotional experiences that most people spend their entire lives trying to avoid. Rejection, abandonment, powerlessness, rage, despair, and sadness are only a few of the feelings that can surface for someone whos been left by their partner.