May 20, 2014

If you're planning to get divorced or if your spouse has filed, you might be wondering if you'll be happier after the divorce. Some believe women are almost always happier after a divorce, for specific reasons. Here are the reasons you may find yourself in a happier place once the divorce is final.

Why do Women File for Divorce?

Typically, women file for divorce for a few specific reasons including:

• Feelings of abandonment
• Husband goes through a midlife crisis and here financial security is threatened
• An abusive husband
• An affair
• Any threat to her security emotionally or financially

These are the main reasons why a woman files for divorce and once it's final, she may be happier because of these things.

Why Are Women Happier After the Divorce is Final?

The reasons a woman files for divorce might help make it clear why a woman will be happier after the divorce. Here are a few reasons women become happier once the divorce is finalized.

• Due to the emotional trauma, women are more likely to seek help after the divorce.
• Women are more likely to create a positive support system of friends and family around them.
• Women are not as likely as men to turn to new relationships, sex, alcohol or drugs as a distraction from the divorce.
• Women are more likely to grow as a person after a divorce. They often seek new experiences that will actually enrich their lives.
• Women will put an emphasis on their health and eat better after a divorce.

Since women tend to recognize their need for therapy, family, friends and a new outlook on life, they are more likely to heal and move on faster. Even though a man may jump into a causal relationship quickly, he is really not moving on. A woman, on the other hand, is more likely to wait until she is happy with herself to date, which means she will attract the right person and become even happier when this time comes.