Adjustment to divorce can be more difficult than adjustment to the death of a spouse.

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Divorce involves a loss of a spouse and also involves the emotional pain of rejection, abandonment, and seemingly insurmountable changes in lifestyle. Additionally, divorce usually involves ongoing contact with the ex-spouse, which can make the healing process more challenging. In contrast, with the death of a spouse, while it is certainly a devastating loss, there is not the added layer of emotional turmoil that often accompanies divorce.

Adjustment to Divorce Can Be More Difficult Than Adjustment to the Death