Love punch found yesterday that half of Brits regret getting divorced from their partner. It is no surprise after stats revealed that of the four in ten couples who gave things another go- one in five are still together now.
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A spokesman for the survey, commissioned to mark the DVD release of The Love Punch, said: ‘’Getting divorced is a huge step for any relationship, and sometimes, the words ‘I want a divorce’ can be said in the heat of an argument.
‘’But once you calm down and really think about things, many realise it’s the last thing they want, but by then, you can feel it’s too late to take it back.
‘’And even if you don’t regret it immediately, dealing with the aftermath of a break-up can lead to more second thoughts, either because you feel lonely or simply realise you were hasty in calling time on your relationship.
‘’But it’s great to see some have managed to talk about their regrets and give things another go.
“In The Love Punch ex husband and wife Richard (Pierce Brosnan) and Kate (Emma Thompson) must set aside their differences and work together after years apart.
“Through their collaboration the due soon realise that the flames of their former relationship have not been extinguished after all.
‘’As Richard and Kate found – it might be hard to broach the subject after going through so much during the break-up, but if you both feel the same way, it can lead to more happiness than if you keep quiet about your regrets.’’
Top 10 reasons for regretting a divorce
I miss my ex-partner- You may have had crossed words but they know you best.
I still love my ex-partner- Even though you may not have always seen eye to eye you were still bound by love if not like.
I felt like a failure- You have had your ups and downs over the years- but this feels like you are being labelled.
I felt lonely- Sometimes it can feel it’s better to have someone in the room to argue with than no one at all.
I realised I was being unreasonable- You were so wrapped up in your perspective on things that you failed to see theirs until it was all over. There are two sides to every story is now your motto.
I discovered the ‘grass isn’t greener’- Suddenly you realise that were lucky, but you thought everyone else had a better life than you and envy took you down a difficult path.
My ex-partner has found someone new- You are jealous that you have not found someone as fast as they have. If they were still with you, you would not have to feel envious of another woman.
I realised I’m not better off on my own- Alone time can be rejuvenating and necessary- but not all day and night long.
It has damaged my/my partner’s relationship with our children- They have taken you side and that was the last thing you wanted.
My children’s lives have been affected- You never wanted to hurt those most precious to you and reluctantly you had to consider your own happiness over theirs which feels alien to you.
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