#48 When Is It Time to End Your Marriage?

So many women ask me how do they know when it’s time to end their marriage.  I wish I could tell them a definite answer but there isn’t one.  Surprisingly it isn’t some major blowup that is the deciding factor to leave.  There isn’t a big neon sign that flashes and says abort now.  In most cases it’s an accumulation of a bunch of little things.  For women, deciding to divorce is not an impulse decision.  On average, most women have been thinking about it for 4 years.  

I'm joined in this episode by Anna Durstein, partner and attorney at Florida Women's Law Group.  

We will talk about:

• What if there isn't anything specifically wrong, you're just not fulfilled?
• “Putting other people’s happiness above their own.”
• How marriages and couples change over time.
• What about the children?
• Why women wait so long when they are unhappy.
• “When you are happy, everyone else will be happy.”

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About our guest, Anna Durstein:  Anna M. Durstein is a passionate and resourceful Jacksonville divorce lawyer for Florida Women’s Law Group. Her practice areas include divorce, alimony, timesharing, relocation, domestic violence and paternity. Ms. Durstein is relentless in pursuing the best possible outcome for her clients and works to ensure her client’s needs are being met. She is a strong vindicator of protecting the rights of women and children. We are proud to have Ms. Durstein on our legal team.

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Referenced in Episode - Drew Barrymore Reflects on The Confusing Part of Her Divorce

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"Women Winning Divorce" is a radio show and podcast hosted by Heather Quick, CEO and Owner of Florida Women's Law Group. Each week we focus on different aspects of family law to help guide women through the difficult and emotional legal challenges they are facing. Heather brings over 20 years of law experience that advocates and empowers women to achieve happier and healthier lives. Join Heather each week as she discusses family law issues including divorce, custody, alimony, paternity, narcissism, mediation and more. This program was created to provide tips and insight to women with family law issues. It is not intended to be legal advice because every situation is different. Visit us at https://www.womenwinningdivorce.com/ for more resources. Text us at 904-944-6800 for a copy of Heather's Top 5 Divorce Tips. If you have questions or a topic you would like Heather to cover, email us at [email protected]

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