Divorce is a sad thing

I work at a library, and one of the things we offer are divorce packets. Basically just a bunch of documents for both people to sign or whatever. I assume it's for divorces that don't require expensive lawyers, but I'm no expert and the thing is like 85 pages so I'm not about to read it.

So anyways, someone bought one of the packets today, and it made me sad.

I get that there are many reasons for divorce. For all I know, this was her first real act of standing up for herself. She may be getting out of an abusive situation. Or it might be extremely amicable and at the end of the day, it's just for the best. Regardless of why it's happening, it still makes me sad.

I'm sad that divorce is necessary. I'm sad that promises of forever love don't work out. I'm sad that people are cruel to each other. I hate that divorce is a thing, not because I want people to be stuck in miserable marriages, but because it makes me sad that miserable marriages exist.

People, if your partner is good to you, be good back. If you're struggling, try to work things out.

Get out of terrible relationship if you have to, of course. Get away from your abusers. But if you are in a relationship with someone you love or used to love, try to talk and work things out. Don't throw away something simply because feelings are changing. Nothing in life is ever easy, and love isn't any different. But if you both try, you can fix what breaks and keep things going.

And most importantly, never give up hope on love. It's a wonderful thing. Cherish those you have.