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[quote=Anonymous]My parents were unhappily married, with a ton of yelling and my mom carrying on an affair for several years, that my dad knew about.  I still wish they could have reconciled.

Sure, it was a relief when they divorced.  But the price we all paid for that relief was pretty steep.  I hated the schlepping back and forth-- still hate it when I have to do it on the holidays.  Hated the step-parents too.  Financially it was tough, and that means they aren't able to retire at the normal time.  They each get half as much time with their grandchild, and that's really sad for my daughters.  It's going to be really hard on me and my siblings trying to care for them as they age in two different locations.  Sure, my life isn't totally wrecked, I'm "resilient" (I hate that saying), but it sure is a pain in the ass.  They the parents, us kids, and our own spouses and children, are all still paying the price for their divorce.

Here's an alternative to divorce that is much easier for everyone: STOP FIGHTING.  You are an adult and can control what comes out of your mouth.  So find a way to stop fighting.  Get counseling, work out your differences, and don't kid yourself that divorce is a good solution.  It may be better than your crappy marriage, but it still really sucks.  So try to do better.[/quote]

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