How to Ask for a Divorce

Video Transcript

"Hello, have you wondered how to ask for a divorce? Not an easy task at all, but there are definitely ways that you can ease the blow to the other person. For instance, if you have worked up into it over several months and maybe gave some hints and some clues that things aren't just right, maybe discuss what it is that the other person wants for themselves and help them encourage them to get it whether it's going back to school or a new career. And you also want to stress to the other person that you're going to try to be fair as possible through the process of divorce. These things do happen overtime when couples grow apart, but also you want to stress to them that you would still be there as a friend if possible. And if necessary, if you feel that the other person is going to be very irate or very hostile, you may need to do it with friends around, you may need to do it in a public setting where they might minimize acting out. But also do it in a very soft way so that you'd, some of that hurt is relieved and not as difficult as it needs to be. Try to tell them that you'd be willing to talk with them after you've discuss the fact that you want a divorce, etcetera. Be as honest as possible and fair as possible. Good luck. I'm Dr. Felicia, saying goodbye."