It's So Unfair!

Separating couples each have a personal story and their own reasons for seeking a divorce. Even when the narrative of the breakup is similar, there are still many differences, if only because of the personalities involved.

And, as my colleague Jennifer Safian writes, there is one line that I hear quite frequently:

"Just because he/she wants a divorce, I have to change everything in my life. It is so unfair!"

How does the spouse who feels unfairly treated move forward and start a new life? It will be hard. It will take time and effort to settle into the next chapter, but it can be done.