Does separation in a marriage work?
On One Hand: Separation Helps Reassess a MarriageSeparation can provide the opportunity for marriage partners “to get a more objective view of themselves and the pros and cons of the relationship,” notes the website eNotAlone. Separation is seen “as a way of creating space and lessening the tension of a partnership” in order for a couple to figure out “whether the marriage is salvageable.”On the Other: Separation Is One Step Toward DivorceSome couples know that their marriage is over, and separation is a way for them to ease into the process of getting a divorce. Separation is sometimes necessary, notes eNotAlone, for couples to learn how to begin building separate lives as they move to end their married life through divorce.Bottom LineSeparation in a marriage can work for couples who want to take some time apart to reassess their relationship and decide whether their marriage can be saved.
