[quote=CA renter]I guess I see more options that just “stay married and miserable” or divorce.
I firmly believe we are taught to give up too soon, especially when kids are involved.[/quote]
CAR: I absolutely agree with you on this one. While I would also point out that people live longer than even a few generations ago (and thus relationships last longer), it appears to me that a lot of folks are simply conditioned to call it quits, without putting up much of a fight.
I’m sure there are situations that are so toxic that divorce is probably the only and best option, but I would imagine those are the minority.
I’ve heard stories about people divorcing over differences that seemed minor to me. Yeah, there was probably more to it than I was privy to, but still. The last few generations, especially the Boomers, are coddled, spoiled and with far too little impulse control. There is an expectation that everyone should be happy all the time (hence Prozac, Xanax, etc) and a marked lack of sacrifice. I also believe that there is an unrealistic expectation that all marriages are somehow going to be fairy tales filled with happiness, contentment and financial reward. For many, when things don’t go in that direction, they pull the pin and immediately start looking for the next opportunity.
