Before getting a divorce, a couple should consider talking things over, and adjusting according to each others needs and standards. They should also think about the welfare of their children (if any), and the impact the divorce may have on them. But if the issues can not be resolved by themselves, try consulting a marriage counselor.

Divorce should be the last resort of married couples unable to settle their differences, resolve domestic problems, or if they are just no longer happy with each other.

But what if you have only brought up the issue of divorce with your partner out of emotional outburst, and you don’t really want it after all? What could you do to stop it?

If this is the case, then you are in a far better position than most of the people trying to save their relationship.

It is important that you step down from your pedestal and accept your mistakes. Sincerely apologize and explain that you don’t really want a divorce and you regret bringing it up. Avoid blaming your partner for whatever he/she has said or done that made you come up with that divorce idea; otherwise you will only give justification to the divorce. Let go of any grudge you feel towards your partner.

You and your partner should keep the communication lines open, explain that you want to stop the divorce, and both of you must be willing to work on your relationship. You may not be able to bring your relationship back the way it was, but you can always start a new and better one.