How women and men face divorce differently

Kathleen O’Connell Corcoran’s article, “The Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Divorce,” delves into the differences in how men and women are affected by divorce.

The article explains that “women are more likely to notice marital problems and feel relief when such problems end.” Women often express their feelings to friends and coworkers throughout the duration of marital problems. As a result, they receive social support, which helps them cope with the loss of the relationship.

Men, on the other hand, typically have ongoing problems adjusting to the divorce…

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