Is Divorce Really the Answer?: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Ending Your Marriage

Three and a half years ago my marriage was on the brink of being over. My wife, Casey, and I both knew that our problems had probably progressed past the point of no return. Once we got to the point of actually discussing divorce, it became clear that I needed to take a hard look at my life and my relationships. Ultimately, I looked at several factors that showed me that the good completely outweighed the bad, and today Casey and I are still together and happier than ever. Not all marriages and couples are the same, but here are 7 of the questions I asked myself before deciding that divorce wasn't the answer. Take a look--these could apply to your marriage, too. - By Cody Coombs

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  1. How will this affect my family?
  2. Will my spouse and I ever be happy?
  3. Am I really capable of change?
  4. Does my spouse bring me comfort?
  5. Will I be okay without the familiarity of marriage?
  6. Can I afford to lose my best friend?
  7. How important are the marriage vows I took?

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  1. How will this affect my family?
  2. Will my spouse and I ever be happy?
  3. Am I really capable of change?
  4. Does my spouse bring me comfort?
  5. Will I be okay without the familiarity of marriage?
  6. Can I afford to lose my best friend?
  7. How important are the marriage vows I took?