Is it worth it to stay in a toxic relationship for the sake of your children?
As you are contemplating divorce, you may be asking yourself whether you are doing more harm than good staying in a toxic or loveless marriage.
No matter how well you might think you are shielding your kids from the tension in your marriage, they are adept at picking up on negativity in their home. Your kids may react by acting out or becoming depressed.
Kids who do not live in a happy and harmonious home may feel responsible for the negativity and try to “fix” the problem. They may think that if they do better on their schoolwork or do the dishes then their parents will be happy and stop fighting. Their self confidence will suffer as they are constantly asking themselves “what could I do better so that my parents won’t fight?”
If your marriage is a toxic one, you are modeling a bad romantic relationship as a normal one to your children. Down the line, your kids may be unable to sustain a healthy relationship. Do them a favor now and seek counseling to improve your relationship, or begin the steps necessary to end it.
Don’t rob your children of their innocence by staying in a toxic marriage. For more information, check out the Child Centered Divorce Blog.
If you are considering divorce, contact Vancouver Washington family law attorney, Crystal Lambert-Schroeder here.