Regardless of whether you sought the divorce or not, you may also find yourself feeling lonelier if the end of the relationship meant distancing yourself from a social network: your spouse’s family, joint friends, or neighbors. You could also have a hard time accepting something that you feel you have no control over. If you didn’t want the divorce, you may feel unprepared for the change. Maybe you fell out of love and feel conflicted about no longer wanting what you once dreamed of. Perhaps you were still in love but thought the relationship didn’t work. If you made the decision to leave, you might be facing remorse or guilt. You’re leaving a part of your life behind. You may be thinking, “I wanted the divorce, so why am I so sad?” But grieving can happen even if you made the decision to part ways. It might feel similar to grieving the loss of a loved one. A divorce can be an emotionally significant life event. Is it common to feel lost after a divorce?
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