It should go without saying that divorce is stressful for both the husband and the wife. Regardless of who initiates the divorce, many changes lie ahead for each. That said, women, by nature, process divorce differently than men, and some may argue that divorce is more stressful for females.
Whether or not you believe that to be the case is up for debate. However, there’s no denying gender can play a role in how each spouse processes the journey ahead. We’ve written about the male perspective. Here’s the female side.
6 Reasons Divorce Is More Stressful for Women:
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Women may have financial fears
Often, the woman is not the primary wage earner in the family. She may live in a two-income household, and eliminating one of those salaries is frightening and stressful. An even more stressful situation is when the woman stays home with the children, and the husband is the only source of income.
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Women tend to be the primary caregivers
While it’s in a woman’s nature to take care of everyone and everything (the children, household, spouse, etc.), facing life as a single parent is daunting and stressful. Doubt creeps in about whether she can provide her children’s emotional support while keeping up with the home and finances, which adds to an already stressful situation. Women are more likely to have primary custody of the children, too, which can be emotionally challenging.
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Women stress about an unknown future
Let’s face it, the thought of rebuilding your life alone is frightening. Women who have been out of the workforce or in part-time roles while raising children may face challenges getting back into that life. They may also need to rebuild their sense of identity and independence, which can be stressful and require time and support.
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Women may not trust their ex to hold up his end of the responsibilities
Navigating the legal system and understanding rights during divorce can be overwhelming. Depending on the settlement, the man will likely be responsible for child support and possibly alimony. If there is doubt about the ex-spouse’s reliability, this adds stress on the woman, who will experience stress each month until the obligations are met.
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Women tend to be more emotional
This is not a disparaging statement. Instead, it points out the emotional investment women make in their relationships. Naturally, the loss is stressful when the investment is high.
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Women can lose their support network
Divorce disrupts not just family relationships but relationships in your social circles, as well. This can lead to feelings of isolation or loss of support. The relationship with extended family will change after the divorce and often results in strained relationships with in-laws, even within her family.
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