Health Tip: Advice for a Healthier Divorce

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About half of marriages end in divorce, says the American Psychological Association.

Though the end of a marriage often unleashes a flood of difficult emotions, it is possible to have a healthier breakup.

The association provides advice for a healthier divorce:

• Be kind and compassionate to yourself and your former partner.
• Try not to think of the breakup as a battle. Consider mediation.
• Cooperate and communicate with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse.
• Pick a calm time to write down a “script” of what you want to discuss.
• Talk things through with a psychologist.
• Tap into your support network.
• Stay well with healthy eating, exercise and hobbies.

If children are involved, the APA suggests coming up with a plan with your spouse and presenting it to your children together. Keep lines of communication open and give your children time to adjust.

Source: HealthDay

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