“They often suggest trying to maintain the relationship with your partner, but I believe divorce doesn’t necessarily destroy your home.” This statement stood out as one of the key highlights during the heartfelt conversation on Ahmed Fahmy’s AB Talks episode.
He elaborated on his personal experience of going through the process of parting ways with a partner three times, backed by a history of divorce within his family, including his parents and other close relatives.
This highlighted something we often overlook in relationships—divorce might, in reality, be a way of preventing further damage rather than the descent into irreparable harm.
Delving into recent statistics and research on divorce in the region, we find that there is at least one divorce case every 117 seconds, according to the Statistics Center of Egypt.
Traditionally, not exerting maximum effort to maintain a relationship is often perceived as a form of giving up and jumping from one partner to another. While divorce is not to be admired, drifting apart might be the only way to sustain a respectful bond and provide a safe environment for the couple’s children.
People must understand that breaking up is challenging, but persisting in a relationship where there’s a lack of understanding often leads to an atmosphere of tension and overall resentment, resulting in psychological distress for both individuals in the relationship.
In conclusion, societal opinions should not dictate personal choices. Ultimately, no one walks in your shoes or bears the consequences of the decisions they make for your life. It’s essential to prioritize mental well-being and the overall health of the family unit despite how others might process this in return.