Has anyone ever heard of "emotional divorce?" About three years ago, my wife and I were going through a very difficult time and she said that she was emotionally divorcing me and said that we should separate. I thought it was hard to live together under those circumstances because it works just the way it sounds, and in my opinion it's very destructive and very hurtful. We eventually did separate and re-united eight months later. We're still working on things but I'm wondering anyone has heard of emotional divorce before, or was it something she decided on her own? Thank you.
Emotional Divorce
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OceanFloor
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Sounds like a conscious decision of hers more than anything. Reminds me of a "mental affair" or "cyber affair". More in the mind than in the flesh. Honestly, I think these things can be more difficult that those in the flesh. In that, if you're mentally omitting someone from yourself, it's a lot harder to get that back. Or, like the mental affair, these things can go own and get deeper and deeper. Whereas, with a phyical affair, the "act/s" can stop - and not seeing the person can relieve that side of the problem.
Hopefully you two are working through it (with counseling?) and can create the wonderful mental connection that God intends and WANTS for both of you! I will pray for you!
Take care,
Hopefully you two are working through it (with counseling?) and can create the wonderful mental connection that God intends and WANTS for both of you! I will pray for you!
Take care,
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I emotionally divorced my husband about 22 years ago. Or maybe I never got emotionally Married?? I do not let him in or rely on him for comfort in any way. What ever happen I never have announced it that is just the way it is.
I emotionally divorced my husband about 22 years ago. Or maybe I never got emotionally Married?? I do not let him in or rely on him for comfort in any way. What ever happen I never have announced it that is just the way it is.
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