Kristen, 

I do a lot of blog reading and I haven't across a blog post about divorce as good as this one. It's honest and yet compassionate. I was married for almost 30 years when my husband and I broke up. I was lucky in that my breakup was peaceful for the most part. 

Life transitions happen; we grow and we change. Sometimes we do this with our partners and sometimes we have to leave so we can continue our path in life. I think the worst thing people can do is stay together and be unhappy.

Also, it's important for people to realize divorce or any breakup of a serious relationship is like dealing with a death. It's important to accept that there will be a grief process. Thanks for this excellent post:~)