The Best Way to Ask Your Spouse for a Divorce

You've tried your hardest for years, but you just can't seem to make it work. You want out of your marriage.

But how do you bring up the topic of divorce to your spouse without devastating them or triggering an all-out war?

Divorce coaches Cheryl and Joe Dillon, in this excellent blog posting, offer six tips to help make an uncomfortable conversation go as smoothly as possible:

• Be prepared.
• Choose an appropriate time and place.
• Be gentle but firm.
• Be ready for your spouse's reaction.
• Avoid discussing the details.
• Get help.

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