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8 Things to Reflect on After Divorce
The lessons learned from your divorce can ensure your next marriage is successful
Most people see divorce as a sign of failure. But like any failure, there is still something to be learned from divorce. The problem is that many of us don’t know how to look for those lessons — or don’t want to.
As painful as it may be to reflect on the years of your marriage and their eventual end, the nuggets of wisdom you can get from that can be hugely beneficial. You’ll learn more about yourself, what you want, what you need, and what you can offer to someone else.
If you’re not sure where to begin, start with these eight questions.
Who am I and what do I want from my life?
You might have wanted to be a veterinarian when you were a kid, but as an adult, you’re a sales person. Maybe you wanted to live in California when you were in high school but you’ve been living in New York for years. Life changes things. Life changes us.
The things you wanted before you got married may not be the same things you want now. Even the things you wanted while married may be different now that you’re divorced. And the person you were before and during your marriage are not the same as the person you are now.
