I understand why, once they've slept together, people pretend that nothing happened. I don't understand why they do the same thing after living with someone for years. They slept together so many times! They also gave birth to children, got emotional, moved on vacation... If you want to get to know a person, divorce him, says popular wisdom. I wouldn't want to know such a person. But I want to know why this happens.
“There are no problems with money,” Boris, 34 years old, Capricorn, assured me on a dating site, “I officially pay alimony, but the salary is black, so my ex won’t get much, a couple of thousand.”

Boris tried. He amazed me not only with his spelling, but also with his photograph (in a green jeep, with a bouquet of skewers, his face visible behind pieces of fried pork), and his serious intentions. “I want to get married again,” the hero honestly warned. I didn’t go to the cafe with Boris and I didn’t marry him either. And she didn’t even ask him the questions that she wanted to ask (for example, the following: “Boris, what does your child eat for a “couple of thousand” a month?” or: “And when you and your wife were together, you called her sunshine or kitten?"). I just left the site. Boris probably thought that Capricorns did not suit my horoscope. No "problems".

Pan on head
Before I went on a dating site, I got divorced. My husband and I lived together for 8 years. They gave birth to a boy, Kuzya. In recent years, nothing good has come out of the marriage - well, except for the boy. One day I turned on Skype, and they told me: “I’m warm here in bed, will you be there soon?” I read it and... I was happy. No jealousy or resentment, no sense of ownership. I breathed a sigh of relief: now someone warm is waiting for him, and I can go.
We agreed on a divorce on the balcony. I suggested, he considered the proposal. I finished smoking and said: “Well, I don’t know, but what will you live on?” I promised that I would live on something, and my child and I were asked to find a rented apartment before the 28th. When on the 27th I arrived for the remaining things , a woman from Skype greeted me with a tray of dried mushrooms. The house was warm. In the hallway there was a checkered “shuttle” bag, already packed. My clothes were stuffed into it, and an aluminum pan was placed on top. Nearby stood a large bag with my son’s soft toys “Take it if you want,” said the lady with the mushrooms, “we were going to throw them away anyway.”
I took the bag and shouldered the bag. The pan fell out and I put it on my head. In the guise of the crazy August Santa Claus, I set off into a new life. I felt good, but the pan was a little in the way.
I spent the next two years after the divorce “establishing civilized relations.” What other relationship could people have who parted so amicably on the balcony? Moreover, they have a son who loves both mom and dad. And the total past, almost three thousand days. I considered the episode with the dried mushrooms an accident.
I wanted Kuzya and I to communicate equally. So that the father did not feel excluded from his son’s life, so that he knew everything that was happening at school and was aware of the results of swimming competitions - Kuzya made progress in the freestyle. I was not going to file for alimony - it was absolutely clear to me that dad, who once fed one-year-old Kuzya from a bottle and opened his mouth so funny with the child, would not leave Kuzya, who had grown up, without a piece of bread. I wanted to divide things not according to the court and not even equally. Whoever needs what is more takes it - this distribution seemed correct to me. Yes, I used to drive a jeep, but I don’t need such a big car, I’ll make do with an old sedan. I remember I was going to buy my ex-husband a microwave... I didn’t take into account only one thing - that I had become an ex-wife. Or rather, just an ex. No one, in general.

Cake "potato"
I called, he didn't pick up. I arrived, he didn’t open the door. I wrote SMS and emails, they remained unanswered. We lived a five-minute walk from each other - I had to rent an apartment next to Cousin's school - and the child did not see his father for six months. Then we accidentally ran into each other in the store, and he said that he had finally filed for divorce, and that the general power of attorney for the jeep had disappeared somewhere - maybe I have it lying around. I asked if he wanted to take Kuzya for the weekend. He said that his cat had kittens and generally needed to be vacuumed.
I realized that Kuzya is now also an ex. She came to her rented apartment, sat down on the floor and began to sob. An hour later, my friend Olya arrived, picked me up from the floor, wiped away the puddle of tears and poured me some tea. I saw the tea and began to cry with renewed vigor. Chatting my teeth on the cup, I repeated: “Olya, what about the potato cake?”
My friend was puzzled by my impudence: she rushed at the first call, or rather, via SMS “I can’t get up,” and I demanded sweets, and promised to bring a whole cake next time. “No, you don’t understand,” I said, “he bought me potato cakes!” Why is he acting like this now?"
When we first got married, my husband met me from work on the subway every evening. He stood in the wrong place, at the exit door. The wind was blowing there, my husband was sometimes pestered by overindulgent passengers, I worked late, until the hour when there are almost no sober people on the subway, but he still came. And he brought me a potato cake. Each time he said, I have a surprise for you, and took out a cake.
Then we didn’t have a jeep or a power of attorney for it. Even Kuzya wasn’t there yet. And it was this time, the “cake”, the happy one, that I remember best.
And I'm sad that he forgot.

Stranger in the mirror
Well, enough about my personal life. I think that every separated couple has a dozen of these “potatoes.” Few people, upon entering the registry office, think about divorce and about who will get a toaster and six acres in the village of Lipovy. We blow on bruises and treat late chickenpox. We make tea and iron shirts. We fill out visa forms and put magnets on the refrigerator. Finally, we give birth to children, look for each other’s traits in them and rejoice if they are found.
The marriage may not work out. This happens (according to some data, in as many as 60 percent of cases). But all those years or even months that we spend together are our life, our only one.
We don't become exes after divorce. We remain ourselves. Our life has been filled all these years with various events, emotions, experiences, chickenpox and magnets. She made us who we are today. If it weren't for her, we would now be seeing a stranger in the mirror. It cannot be crossed out, it cannot be abandoned. And, whether we like it or not, the ex-spouse is part of this life. And that means a part of you. He is not a former person - he is just a person.

Disaster movie
No, I haven’t gone crazy yet and haven’t watched an American movie about natural disasters, in which, as a rule, the main character and his ex-wife adore each other, and the only thing preventing them from reuniting is the fact that she has a new rich husband (I just realized why Such films are called “disaster films”). I think that if people decide to break up, let them break up, and if they still have something to save, let them save. But!

I will never understand dads who don’t see their children for years, but try in every possible way to save money on them.

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I will never understand ex-husbands who saw off every sofa during a divorce and then sleep peacefully on their sawed-off half.

I will never understand ex-wives (and you thought only men resent me?) who do not allow their child to see their father because of their grievances against their ex-husband, because “it will be better for everyone.” Who are they kidding? Why is the fate of three people decided by one offended person?

I will never understand girls who do not allow their divorced lover to visit his child.

I will never understand girls who date a divorced man if he does not visit the child (but he saws off the sofa and tells scary tales about his ex-wife). This is short-sighted (see the parable about the guinea pig).
To be honest, I wouldn’t want to turn to a psychologist or some other specialist to understand all this. Because…

…I don’t want to hear that people are worried about divorce too much and are repressing negative information. An adult citizen is able to remember that he has a five-year-old daughter and she wants pasta, Bratz dolls and Hello Kitty T-shirts. And also sit on daddy’s lap and go to the movies with him. If a citizen does not remember this, let him look at his passport and refresh this “negative” information.

...I don’t want to hear that two people are to blame for the breakup, which means that the second spouse is not an angel either. Two people are to blame, but everyone is responsible for themselves. And it depends only on him whether he will answer the phone, open the door, pay for T-shirts and study the schedule of children's sessions. And he personally chooses what to tell the child about mom or dad. And if he says nasty things, it means he chose wrong.

…I don’t want to hear that the children will grow up and figure it out on their own. Maybe it’s better for children to grow up in a normal environment and not be tormented at the age of five by the question of why mom is crying and dad is absent. Children already have a lot of problems - the Bakugan is not magnetic, the Wolf ate the Red Cap. And by the way, when they grow up, there will be no fewer problems - ask any adult. Why do they need another one?

...and I definitely don’t want to hear that, since I care so much, I still have feelings for my ex-husband. No, I don't have feelings for him. But I have a sense of justice. And also common sense. And it seems to me that if more people had the same wealth, everyone would be better off. And the former, and the present, and the future.

And finally the parable of the guinea pig
(which is actually not exactly a parable)
In Kuzya's classroom, Ryzhik, a guinea pig, lives in a cage. One day I asked Kuzin’s class teacher where they got this animal from. And Natalya Mikhailovna told me: “He brought one boy. Or rather, at first he brought it home, but his parents did not want to keep animals at home and ordered him to put the pig out of sight. They said, at least in the trash. The boy did not dare to go to the trash heap and dragged Ryzhik to school. I then called my parents and asked them one question: “Do you think you will always be young?” They didn't understand ,

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A lot has already been written about how women experience divorce. Almost every glossy magazine is ready to offer ladies a list of tips with which you can improve your life even after the most difficult breakup with your loved one. What do we know about how men feel after a divorce? How do they cope with their problems and depression? This article is intended for the stronger half of humanity and will answer the question: “Who is he - a divorced man of our time?”

Why are they getting divorced?

Unfortunately, in modern society, divorces happen almost every day. Moreover, very young families who have not been married for even three years, and well-established unions where the spouses have spent more than twenty years together are collapsing. According to divorce statistics, breakups are most often initiated by women, but men do not try to stop their other halves and boldly sign divorce papers. Why are they so easily ready to let go of their past life and not even remember it? Psychologists say it's simple.

Most men believe that marriage is some kind of limiter that prevents them from enjoying life. Scientists at the University of California conducted an interesting experiment by interviewing one hundred men who were injected with truth serum. When asked who they were jealous of and why, eighty-three participants pointed to their single colleagues. It seemed to them that a free and carefree life with a lot of sexual contacts was an ideal unattainable with a wife and children.

At an appointment with a psychoanalyst, many husbands admit that their family does not allow them to develop. In the minds of men, freedom looks like a tempting set of new victories and achievements. It seems that if you just get rid of family problems, life will present you with a lot of opportunities that will open up prospects for financial and career growth. But, despite these conclusions, most men do not feel strong enough to break off relations with their wives. They start affairs, suffer from disgusting responsibilities, but in 85% of cases they will never file for divorce first. However, they will be happy to support their wife’s initiative. Amazing, isn’t it? But how a man’s life will change after a divorce will be a complete surprise for him. And not always pleasant.

Psychology of men after divorce: behavioral model

Stereotypes about divorce have not been revised in our society for a long time, but recently the behavior of men who have experienced the loss of a family is of serious interest to psychologists. It is generally accepted that a woman, without financial support and a strong male shoulder, falls into a prolonged depression and cannot return to a normal rhythm of life for a long time. What did they say about men? Of course, what they receive is freedom from obligations, for which they have to pay with partial loss of property and money. Otherwise, a young man or an already established one can live as they please and even marry a new passion, whom in some cases they have been dating for years. But the truth turns out to be not so rosy.

A survey conducted by British sociologists showed that 23% of men feel empty, and only 37% feel free from worries, versus 20 and 40%, respectively, for the women surveyed. This means that a divorced man, after leaving the courtroom, feels not free and happy, but depressed and confused. But why does almost no one notice this?

The fact is that it is not customary for representatives of the stronger sex to grieve over lost love, and the word “divorce” evokes not sympathy, but congratulations from colleagues and friends. Naturally, in this situation, the strong half of humanity seeks to disguise their true emotions behind promiscuity, noisy companies and senseless spending. Almost all ex-wives notice this. They say that their ex-husband, whom they know so well, is behaving absolutely inappropriately. This can manifest itself in different ways. Some men, who lived quietly and calmly, suddenly begin to drink and carouse from morning to evening. Careerists abandon all their affairs and go on a long journey, and once serious and responsible fathers forget about their children and spend all their money on expensive entertainment.

All this is just an attempt to prove to oneself that one is necessary and in demand, because, according to the scale of emotional stress, divorce is equated to the death of a person. And you can survive this difficult period only by going through all the stages of grief.

Psychologist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: five stages of grief

Ross based her theory of grief on the emotions of terminally ill people. But, as it turned out, the psychology of men after a divorce is no different from the state of people who are seriously ill. In order to return to normal life, you need to go through five rather difficult stages:

1. Denial

The young man cannot believe that divorce is a reality. He subconsciously denies all changes and does not want to enter a new stage of life.

Without this stage, it is difficult to return to a normal lifestyle and “let go” of the situation. come suddenly, discontent pours out on everyone around. In cases where a man lives alone after a divorce, he can simply throw away old things that remind him of his past life.

This stage is the shortest and is expressed in the desire to return to the previous way of life. During the time that has passed after a divorce, a man can look at his ex-wife with completely different eyes. And, to his own surprise, he was inflamed with the same feelings for her, even if he himself initiated the breakup. He feels homesick for his family, tries to see his children as often as possible, and may even begin to persuade his ex-wife to renew their marriage.

4. Depression

Unfortunately, this stage is sluggish and protracted in men. In some cases it lasts up to five years. The California Institute recently published statistics on male suicide after divorce, and it simply shocked psychologists. After all, men are twice as likely to decide to commit suicide two to three years after breaking up with their wife. This period is the most dangerous - the novelty of social status disappears, and fatigue and a feeling of loneliness, on the contrary, increase.

5. Acceptance

At the last stage, the man subconsciously accepts the divorce as a fait accompli. The past life remains just a memory and does not cause negative emotions. After acceptance, a person freely enters a new stage of his life journey and can successfully build a relationship with a suitable partner.

Prolonged post-divorce depression in men

Divorce is not only a formal break in a relationship. In almost all cases, this is a loss of energetic support and connection that the spouses have formed. It is this connection that is the basis of marriage; it does not break after leaving the court and signing the documents. Each spouse must adapt to the changed situation, but men cope with this much worse than women.

The psychology of men after divorce is characterized by great interest in the life of their ex-wife. This is very easy to explain: it is not yet broken, and the spouse cannot adjust to life outside of it. Surprisingly, even the appearance of a new boyfriend for a woman cannot stop her ex from visiting and talking about her past life. Often, women who begin relationships with recently divorced men do not notice that they are depressed and are consumed by jealousy towards their ex-spouses. But in reality, a man simply cannot improve his life in the absence of the usual process of receiving energy and exchanging it.

Causes of male depression

After a divorce, most representatives of the stronger sex feel overwhelmed and cannot cope with negative emotions. In a difficult situation, they find themselves in a kind of vacuum when no one can share the current situation with them. All this happens against the backdrop of close observation of the life of the ex-wife, for whom everything can turn out quite successfully. As a result, depressive and suicidal thoughts arise. The most common causes of depression:

• disappointment in freedom and new women;
• psychophysical burnout from the endless search for a new sexual partner;
• obvious disadvantages of single life - lack of care, comfort and coziness;
• feeling guilty for a broken relationship.

In some cases, divorced men experience a combination of all of the above factors.

Manifestations of depression in men after divorce

Women, left alone, try to actively express their emotions, which allows them to come to their senses faster. Men do not have the right to lose their status as a strong and confident male, so they carefully hide their grief and gradually withdraw from life. They withdraw into themselves and in many cases behave completely atypically. Most often, depressive syndrome is expressed as follows:

• absent-mindedness, lack of attention and loss of decision-making ability;
• a destructive passion for alcohol, drugs and other ways to forget;
• aggression and sudden attacks of anger, which can be expressed in self-examination;
• complete loss of interest in all areas of life;
• chronic fatigue, frequent headaches;
• decreased potency.

Most often, depression occurs in men a few months after a divorce. During this period, the energy that once fueled the spouses dries up, and the novelty of a free life ceases to please. In addition, men during periods of depression find it difficult to see halftones; they completely lose the ability to enjoy life.

Treatment for male depression

What should a man do after a divorce so as not to fall into prolonged depression and quickly return to normal life? Psychologists unanimously say that you should not hide your emotions from others. A man has the right to grief, suffering and disappointment. He should not, while experiencing mental pain, put on a mask of indifference. Such behavior is a direct path to depression.

In this case, you should not hesitate, but you should immediately contact a psychotherapist. Modern medicine offers various methods of drug-free treatment of depressive syndrome in men, which give fairly good results in 80% of cases.

Looking for the other half

A divorced man is looking for a woman literally as soon as he leaves the courthouse with a stamp in his passport. Moreover, this is not a myth, but a reality that almost everyone faces. The fact is that, being married, a representative of the stronger half of humanity fantasizes about numerous sexual partners and non-binding relationships. Men begin to embody all this with great enthusiasm, but soon such a lifestyle becomes boring.

In reality, in order to lead the desired lifestyle, a lot of effort is required, but the result is not always. Psychologists say that spouses become aroused from each other quite quickly, even without foreplay, and physical release occurs after five to eight minutes. But with a new partner, a man does not always have the same good time - his body is not attuned to the next woman, sexual hunting is physically and emotionally expensive. In addition, apart from a physical connection, nothing else arises between the partners, and over time this begins to burden the sons of Adam.

A man is looking for a woman who could satisfy all his needs, but all he gets is a short-term affair. Often divorced representatives of the stronger sex also encounter another type of woman who simply dreams of marriage. These ladies are not at all familiar with such a term as “male psychology.” After a divorce, it is rare that a single person is ready to get married within three years, which is why conflicts arise in new couples.

We can say that after a divorce, a man falls into a kind of trap - he receives freedom, but does not feel the desire to use it after several disappointments.

When considering the problem of divorce, we should not forget that every man experiences the loss of his family also based on his psychological type. This factor has a serious impact on the perception of the situation and its overcoming. Psychologists have divided the psychotypes of men into four groups:

1. Hunter

This one always achieves everything he wants. He is charming, handsome and confident. The hunter is not ready to give in to his partner in anything, and perceives divorce as a struggle for leadership. He tries to find a new partner as quickly as possible and show her off to his ex-wife.

This man is very soft in character, he cannot stand up for himself and has a big kind heart. After a divorce, the Deer man becomes depressed, worries for a long time and has difficulty finding a new partner.

3. Parent

This type of man is ready to take care of a woman and give her true love. Relationships are always built on trust and mutual understanding, so in the event of a divorce, the male Parent is sincerely worried. He tries to fill the emptiness in his soul with numerous activities, but he never rushes headlong into a new relationship.

4. Child

A man of this psychotype is absolutely not adapted to living alone. He is vulnerable, often talented and kind, but does not know how to make decisions or care about anyone. In case of divorce, he is capable of blackmail, persuasion and hysterics. Such men have difficulty getting out of depression and often attempt to commit suicide.

Conclusion

Divorce is a difficult stage in the life of any person. And you shouldn’t divide divorced people into men and women, because the pain of losing a family resonates equally strongly in both hearts. But men show her a little differently.

Today, divorce is nothing new. People disperse all the time. The reasons for this are very different - from everyday problems to betrayal.

What happens after is a purely individual matter. Having received the status of “ex”, some women fall into despair, others quickly recover, find a new companion, others remain lonely, continuing to maintain good relations with their ex and hope that he will return.

At the very moment of separation, the wife is confident that she will never take her husband back again. But after a while, emotions calm down, regret comes, and with it the question creeps in: do husbands return to their ex-wives after a divorce?

The answer is yes, and life partners return in more than 50% of cases. But how expedient this is still needs to be clarified.

Men who decide to get a divorce believe that they will cope just fine without their significant other. But, judging by statistics, the number of people who left for a good reason and built a relationship with a new passion is very small. The overwhelming majority want to prove something to someone by their actions - their spouse, mother, friends, themselves.

Ex-husbands go through three main stages after divorce:

1. At the first stage, the chosen one considers himself a male, he is full of confidence and independence. He awakens to the desire to conquer the highest peaks and win the most beautiful girls. Now he doesn’t regret one bit that he broke with his past life.
2. The second stage is calming. The uncontrollable desire for sexual pleasures with beautiful ladies disappears, I want to be alone, to relax.
3. The third stage is rethinking and awareness of what happened. There is regret about breaking up with your beloved, and a desire to establish relationships again. At the same time, the person understands that the period of youth and fullness of strength is behind. He walked around, felt what it was like to be unmarried again and... missed him. According to statistics, it is at the third stage that the ex-husband returns to the family. Or strives to return. Everything will depend on how acute the conflict was, and whether the spouse can forgive and accept back.

When do exes come back?

When the faithful will be pulled back depends on what kind of conflict there was. For example, if the breakup occurred because of a mistress, then expect the first calls within six months. Of course, it is impossible to accurately predict. But if we take a typical situation - getting used to each other with a new person, identifying shortcomings, making comparisons - then perhaps your chosen one will run away even earlier.

If the reason for the separation is the insolvency of the head of the family, then it will take him less time to return. Men tolerate their defeats very poorly and when they realize that they are not able to support their family, they sometimes disappear without thinking about the consequences. It will take time to reflect and realize the mistake. How much depends on the individual.

Also, the husband may return out of pity for his wife. Let's say he is a good person and, having divorced his wife, continues to visit her and provide moral support. It is not easy for such a person to see the suffering and torment of a loved one; he strives to help somehow. It seems to him that the only consolation for his ex here will only be a return. That is, sacrificing oneself. Then he will say with a clear conscience: “I did everything I could,” without thinking that he is turning life together into torment.

The fastest to return are those who hid behind the reason - to breathe a breath of freedom. Even statistics show that such individuals always run back. The period of “living for yourself” quickly turns into a test - a man gets acquainted with everyday trifles. He cooks for himself, irons, cleans, does laundry, but, as a rule, he is bad at creating home comfort. Realizing that the idea was ridiculous, the companion asks his wife for forgiveness. But here the passion needs to think carefully. The spouse can run like this endlessly.

Why are they coming back?

Ex-husbands return after divorce for the following reasons:

• The bad recedes into the background. There comes a period when grievances are dulled, the soul is freed from negative feelings towards the ex, and forgiveness comes.
• Spouses rethink the mistakes they made in marriage, analyze the situation, and reevaluate the motives and consequences of the breakup.
• Love that, even after parting, does not give rest.
• Children. When common concerns related to the well-being of the child bring them together, the spouses may decide that a new stage in the relationship has arrived. However, this is a misconception. After all, the knot of conflict that served to break it remained untied.
• Old connections are severed, and new ones are not born. It happens that after a separation, a husband cannot start a new romance for a long time. And no matter how strange it may seem, the wife becomes an outlet here both sexually and morally.
• Comparing the new one with the old one. A divorced partner may be too demanding when he leaves for someone else. He will also constantly compare his passions, which will make his mistress a loser.

It also happens that relationships are restored due to several of the listed reasons. But at the same time, the desire to renew ties must be mutual. If only one side wants this, then it is clear that it will be difficult to establish contact.

According to statistics, most cases when a husband wants to return back after a divorce occur on the initiative of the men themselves.

The perpetrators of the breakup can earn forgiveness in half the cases, but only on condition that they are able to convince their passion that they have changed and realized their guilt. Men are luckier in terms of receiving forgiveness - wives forgive their spouses much more often than they forgive themselves. Especially when it comes to cheating.

Men's pride is much more sensitive, and problem solving is more categorical than that of women. Therefore, if the culprit of the conflict is the spouse, there is less chance of the partner returning.

But the possibility cannot be ruled out. A lady needs to find wisdom within herself and use different tactics to get what she wants. Without losing your dignity.

By the way, the most inappropriate attempt to return marriage is one that humiliates women's dignity. For example, a woman suffered from the betrayal of her beloved, but, seeing that he is not doing anything to earn forgiveness, she initiates the return of her husband herself. Moreover, he chooses not the most worthy methods. This not only reduces the chances of restoring the marriage, but also greatly undermines the reputation of a beautiful person. And the reason for this behavior is low self-esteem and self-doubt. In such situations, former companions, if they return to their wives, do not do so for long.

Does a woman need her ex back?

If, after a breakup, you granted forgiveness to your partner and decided to take him back, take a break and honestly answer these questions:

• Do you have a guarantee that your companion has changed and will not repeat past mistakes? If so, which one? You must understand that the probability is in equal proportions - 50/50. Therefore, prepare yourself not only for the honeymoon, but also for not very pleasant surprises.
• Why do you need this relationship? If you are one hundred percent sure that your husband is your soulmate and you can’t live without him, then it’s your business. But if in doubt, don't rush. Perhaps divorce is a chance for a new life? Perhaps your spouse never appreciated your feelings and care for him? And if he was an avid reveler or an alcoholic, wouldn’t he return to his old life after a while?
• What is the purpose of renewing the relationship? Maybe you have blurred priorities or a fear of being alone? And he, for example, sees you as a housekeeper and nothing more. Here even fortune telling is unnecessary - you will part at the same point as last time.
• Does the end justify the means? Perhaps you decided to get back together not because you love and want to be together, but for the sake of the children, for example. You, as a good mother, have set the goal of raising them in a full-fledged family, no matter what. But, unfortunately, the following can happen - you will become psychologically dead, your feelings will atrophy. You will persuade yourself to stay, to endure a little longer, but deep down you know that you are deceiving yourself. The only excuse for torment will be the thought that you are suffering for the sake of a “high” goal - for the sake of the children. This behavior is fundamentally wrong. As a result, you will not live your life, and as you know, it tends to “pass by” quickly.

How to understand that his intention is sincere?

• A once loved one is trying to awaken in your memory the best moments from your life together. Not verbally, but effectively.
• Shows that he has changed, talks about those things that he rethought during separation.
• Maximizes what you love and minimizes what you don't. This applies to all things and actions.
• Confesses his fear of losing you again.

Family breakdown is a great social tragedy for modern society and psychological trauma for each of its members. This is not a trivial phrase, since as a result, children (future members of society) and parents who have suffered the bitter experience of disappointment are left deprived of bilateral attention. Women and men deal with breakups differently. According to statistics, the former turn out to be more adapted to single life.

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A man experiences a lot of disappointment after a divorce. What I dreamed about so much during family life, upon closer examination, turned out to be unbearable and unnecessary.

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Specifics of male behavior after divorce

A married couple comes to the decision to divorce as a result of various circumstances. One of the family members is striving to start a new life, the other is trying to get rid of worries about the old one.

Women perceive the decision to divorce much more emotionally. It is especially difficult for them at first. Statistics say that 55% seek help from psychologists, 20% undergo treatment in clinics, and more than 10% attempt to commit suicide. Such data are provided for the first year after the breakup of the family. Subsequently, women adapt to life.

For men, everything happens differently. Immediately after the divorce, they are in high spirits because they finally feel like free people.

Single again

At first, one gets the impression that a divorced man has always dreamed of such a period in his life. Real euphoria sets in in his soul, as he has achieved complete freedom and independence.

Sad thoughts leave him, he lives one day at a time and feels absolutely happy. Characteristic features are observed in his behavior:

1. 1. There are practically no signs of depression and sadness. He gives the impression of an absolutely happy, self-sufficient person.
2. 2. Regret for what you have done is not noticeable. The man is absolutely sure that he did the right thing, and this step was the only reasonable way out of the situation.
3. 3. The person does not feel guilty. If, during the separation, the ex-wife caused scandals, he is sure that the friend got what she deserved. If she was prudent, he tried to make amends with financial compensation. In his mind, he atoned for his guilt.
4. 4. A man practically does not indulge in memories of his past life. They irritate him because all his thoughts are directed to the future.
5. 5. There is no fear of the future. A divorced man is confident that he will never make the same mistakes again. This applies to personal relationships and character weaknesses, work and everyday life.

From the point of view of psychologists, all this is provoked by a situation that has already happened in a man’s life. A boy aged 5-7 years first begins to perceive himself in society separately from his mother. If until now he felt the need for his mother’s care, now the baby begins to gain a sense of responsibility for himself and his actions. He is trying to free himself from guardianship.

A mature person in the form of a divorced man behaves in much the same way. Freed from family ties, he knows exactly what awaits him ahead and how to behave.



First disappointment

The psychology of a man awaiting a divorce is aimed at finding an ideal partner who is radically different from his wife. If he leaves for his mistress, then he thinks that she will become an example in everything. In your life together, you will surprise him every day with unearthly sex, a well-groomed appearance, gentle manners and other attributes of a romantic relationship. Previous everyday and material problems will never affect their new family. In his mind, the chosen one must combine all the qualities that are so necessary in a comfortable family life.

In practice, everything looks completely different. The new chosen one has her own character, views and habits. She could partially retreat from them at the stage of secret meetings. Since the person achieved everything she wanted, she finally became herself (it is almost impossible to play someone else’s role for a long time).

Everyday problems arose, the appearance began to differ significantly from the elegant style during dates. Physiological characteristics inherent in any woman appeared, as well as material requirements. The friend hoped for this union no less than the man, and dreams of improving her life with its help.

The first disappointment sets in. The man begins to understand that he has not lost those moments of responsibility that he was tired of during his previous relationship. He presented himself in a way that requires maximum dedication. Giving his new darling expensive gifts, appearing at meetings in a chic manner, providing expensive entertainment, he raised the bar too high. There is not enough material or physical strength to hold it. A woman expresses her dissatisfaction in the form of reproaches, demands, insults and even betrayal.



Sexual fiasco

In the dreams of a divorced man, the main place is occupied by sexual relations with another woman. The ex-wife has become a read book, with which all sensations have been experienced, the novelty and brightness have practically disappeared.

With a virtual partner, everything will be different, since you can demonstrate all your theoretical skills in practice (after all, she knows nothing about her previous life). Some men even imagine two parallel women, one of whom will be a permanent girlfriend, and the other for rare intimate pleasures. This is exactly what was missing throughout his life with his wife, since he was married.

The intimate sphere is a very thin and fragile segment. The man got used to his ex-wife: her body, smell, gestures and reactions. During sexual intercourse, he remains in a psychologically calm state. His pulse increases by 10 units, since the levers of rapid excitation are known. The energy of the bodies is at the same level, this balance was achieved over the years of living together.

The new partner is practically unknown for her temperament, preferences and behavior patterns. To guess everything at once, a man needs to expend the maximum amount of energy. In terms of physiology, it looks like prolonged foreplay before sexual intercourse, an increase in heart rate by almost 40 units. Its duration increases in time, the rapid pulse persists for about 20 minutes. To these indicators it is worth adding moral tension, which begins at the stage of acquaintance, continues several meetings, does not let go during intimacy and does not end even during the escort home.

It’s all because of the notorious novelty that the young man so strove for after the divorce. There is no psychological adjustment, which requires a certain time and a lot of energy expenditure on the part of the man. This time is not enough, since the first intimacy is a kind of presentation of a person. He needs to constantly control himself so that his partner is satisfied. Women have different characters; some may allow themselves to voice negative impressions of a meeting.

The man feels tired and empty. His dream of an ideal sexual partner is practically shattered. Some even refuse intimate relationships offered by women. Fearing another fiasco, a person becomes fixated on this problem, loses self-esteem and becomes depressed. Then real complexes appear, which lead to the development of nervous diseases and problems associated with potency.

Loneliness - boredom

The next disappointment is living alone. At first, this lifestyle seems ideal. The absence of responsibilities and obligations makes it possible to feel absolutely free. Everyday problems seem small and insignificant. You can eat in a restaurant, your clothes and apartment do not need constant cleaning and washing, there is still enough money for one person. Over time, it becomes clear why living in a family is much easier than living alone. The above little things, when examined closely, turn out to be real problems. This is especially true for those men who do not have enough money to hire service personnel. And even in the most ideal scenario, when house help comes, there is a lack of home comfort.

Memories of his former life begin to overwhelm him more and more, and regret about the mistake he made increases sharply. Statistics show that almost all men regret breaking up with their ex-wives and consider them the best women in their lives. However, a small percentage may come back. Multiple factors play a role here, among which the following aspects predominate, preventing a return to the family:

• the ex-wife has a new partner;
• the man is sure that he will not be forgiven;
• he is afraid of reproaches and rejoicing from his wife;
• the person will not be able to occupy the previous status of the owner;
• he lost the respect of his children and relatives;
• a man is afraid of ridicule from friends and acquaintances;
• he doesn't want to come back with a loss after a heroic exit.

All these aspects are so difficult for a man to perceive that their philosophy is to deprive themselves of the right to correct a mistake. Since disappointment sets in from the first year after divorce, they have every chance of returning to a loving and forgiving wife. Other disagreements with relatives and friends will be resolved on their own.

Crisis 17 months

The lives of divorced men are different. A huge percentage (about 65%) create a new family within 5 years of divorce. In the period from 5 to 10 years, about 15% of guys remarry, 20% are ready for an official relationship after the expiration of the twenty-year period, 5% never reach the registry office.

Such sad statistics indicate that many divorced men remain single for a long time or do not marry at all. This is all due to the so-called “syndrome of the consequences of divorce,” which not every man can cope with.

A person is overcome by depression caused by disappointment in women, moral fatigue, potency disorders, loss of labor productivity, alcoholism, and drug addiction appear. More than 30% are forced to seek help from psychologists. They are often brought to the reception by relatives or ex-wives.

The culminating period when the combination of many of the above aspects is especially acutely experienced by men is the second year of single life. This condition is called by psychologists the crisis of 17 months.

It is during this period that a man is able to finally give up. His experience was supplemented by one or more failed relationships. This could lead to a weakening of interest in the professional field or even loss of work. Old friends do not always stay close, new ones have a dubious reputation. They are the ones who keep company when drinking alcohol, drugs, or offer various adventures. A person in a state of crisis for 17 months is very vulnerable, helpless and subject to negative influence, since he is practically exhausted in terms of energy.

If attentive relatives, authoritative friends or a caring, kind woman are nearby, then there is an opportunity to help the person. If there are no such people nearby, then the man himself must understand the danger of this period. It is necessary to engage in active professional activities, find new hobbies, play sports and at the same time look for a girlfriend, without losing hope for the best. A reasonable decision would be to return to your ex-wife, throwing away all prejudices. Seeking help from a psychologist will help make this time as minimally painful as possible.

Military school cadet syndrome

This term was introduced by foreign psychologists who put patients into a hypnotic trance, trying to extract the root of the problem of interest. Its essence is that every man has hidden vicious desires, which he periodically strives to fulfill. The title is based on the story of a guy from a financially secure family. He voluntarily renounced all benefits and gave his life to military service, enrolling in a military school.

A destructive impulse can be alcohol, drugs, promiscuous sex, etc. By getting married, a guy voluntarily deprives himself of these temptations, but he is not able to cope with his vices on his own. Left free after the divorce, he listens to his inner desires and begins to destroy himself. Military school cadet syndrome can be observed in former athletes, military personnel and representatives of other professions that require discipline and restrictions.

A divorced man with this syndrome begins to eat a lot, abuse bad habits and completely refuses the presence of women. Imaginary freedom without restrictions becomes more valuable to him than family relationships. As a result, having lived to the age of 40 or more, a person is left alone, often turning into an asocial subject with a lot of vices.

Relationship with a divorced man

Many girls have to deal with divorced men. You shouldn’t be afraid of this, because this situation can affect anyone. It’s not necessarily all his fault; perhaps his wife was the reason for the divorce. People with experience in family relationships have many advantages, but there are also disadvantages.

To properly build a relationship with a divorced man, you need to understand his condition and philosophy. If he is a good person, then this new love will be happy for many years of life together.

Advantages in the character of a man with experience of family life

A person who has already been married has many positive skills that are useful for a new life together.

1. 1. Thrift. This is an irreplaceable trait of any real man. The ability to do something with your own hands, fix broken objects or household appliances, clean, choose the right cleaning products - he can teach all this to anyone.
2. 2. Responsibility for the budget. The divorced man was already providing for his family. He knows how to earn money and spend it wisely. This responsibility has firmly settled in his mind, and he will not demand additional sources from the woman.
3. 3. Experience from past mistakes. The person paid for the mistakes of past relationships with mental pain and loss of family. In the new union, he will try not to commit them, starting everything from scratch.
4. 4. Relationships with relatives. Adult men with experience know how to communicate with the relatives of their new chosen one. They know how important this is to maintaining a harmonious union.
5. 5. Love for children. If a man had children from his previous marriage, then he probably knows how to communicate with them. In a new family, these skills will make the work of his chosen one easier; this will be especially useful in the early stages of the baby’s development.
6. 6. Love for the chosen one. Reentering a relationship indicates that a man truly loves his partner. Without experiencing this feeling, he would never have dared to build a serious relationship again, much less get married.

Negative moments in a relationship with a divorced man

If a girl has a young man with experience of previous serious relationships, then she needs to honestly answer the question of exactly what habits and circumstances of his she can put up with.

It is worth paying attention to some nuances in behavior that may be traits of his character and tend to increase.

Refusal of marriage

Having survived the first divorce, which left a deep wound on his heart, the man does not want to get married. This is his principled position, and nothing can be done about it. The guy happily agrees to live in a civil marriage, provides for his family, and plans to have children. But his previous experience forced him to make this decision, since the official registration gave him a lot of trouble.

The girl needs to find out what exactly he is afraid of. If there is a logical explanation for this decision (property issues, business, a man remarries at age 50 or more, etc.), then you need to do as your heart tells you. If he doesn’t have a clear answer, then the woman should think about it. Most likely, the person is not saying something or his feelings are not strong enough.

Polygamy

After a divorce, a man received his long-awaited freedom. He practically moves from one relationship to another. This happens especially often in the first or second year after breaking up with your ex-wife. In this way, he asserts himself, each time bringing another victory to his piggy bank.

If he does not offer to formalize the relationship, it means that he has not yet survived the crisis of 17 months, and it makes sense to wait. Your partner will calm down and become a wonderful husband. In the case where the reason for the divorce was his infidelity, this is a very alarming call. There is a category of men who cheat throughout their lives. Such a person feels like a groom both at 30 and at 50, and this desire does not go away even at 80 years old.

Monogamy

This condition is also typical in the first years after a divorce, although there are cases when it never goes away. A young man enters into a new relationship with a sincere desire to create a happy family. At first, he is even cheerful and, at first glance, happy. But a little time passes, and his mood deteriorates almost forever. Nothing makes him happy, he doesn’t show any emotions, he just silently carries out his duties. There is a possibility that he still loves his ex-wife. Mentally, he is constantly with her, and his whole life is directed only at her. Perhaps he got married or started a new relationship to take revenge on her for the pain he caused. This is especially true for those guys whose wives left themselves.

Such a union has little chance of becoming happy, since the man’s heart is locked and the key has been thrown away.

Family

People who have been happily married for a long time and have children experience a breakup especially acutely. There are men who are literally saturated with the “air” of their family. They do not notice the divorce because they constantly communicate with their children, solve everyday problems, and help their ex-wife (sometimes her current husband).

No complaints can be made against him, because he is simply a kind and responsible family man who does not forget his responsibilities. But it will be difficult for his new chosen one, since he will continue to be torn between two families, working and providing for them at the same time. This dynamic will continue for the rest of your life. Children grow up, then they have their own children, who, as grandchildren, will continue to be under the care of their grandfather.

How to communicate correctly with men who have gone through a divorce?

The main condition for living together is to find out the reason for the previous divorce. You need to know this in order to build relationships correctly.

You need to tactfully ask, without going into details, who initiated it, what life was like before that, and what caused the separation. It is recommended to pay attention to the form in which the man will speak about his ex-wife, how he will present his behavior, etc. The girl needs to become a psychologist for a while in order to correctly understand the guy’s philosophy. It is worth remembering that mental trauma can be quite great, so you need to choose the most convenient time. Wait until your partner is in a good mood, create suitable conditions and behave correctly and affectionately.

This conversation will determine whether the relationship is worth continuing or whether it has no prospects. Psychologists give the following advice regarding a woman’s behavioral tactics:

1. 1. You shouldn’t plan for the distant future if the guy hasn’t survived the crisis for 17 months. He will definitely catch up with him, regardless of whether he is in a relationship or not. At the end of a difficult period, his plans may change dramatically.
2. 2. It is not recommended to allow a man to describe in detail his life with his former wife. This is especially true for the intimate part and the feelings that he experienced. This is a taboo topic throughout the entire relationship.
3. 3. It is recommended to find out whether the guy has parallel (even superficial) relationships with other girls. Under no circumstances should you allow him to conduct a “casting” for his location.
4. 4. A man should not be allowed to complain about his life: neither the past nor the present. This applies to all its sectors: production, household, material, relations with people. He will get used to such a role and will begin to perceive the girl as “a vest in which he can cry.”
5. 5. You should not quickly agree to sex, because in this case your partner will not want to build a serious relationship. The girl will remain nearby as a lover forever.
6. 6. Under no circumstances should you criticize a man. Being in a difficult mental state after a divorce, people are especially vulnerable and susceptible. It is necessary to communicate tenderly and affectionately, to build the conversation in the form of a dialogue in which he will play the main role.
7. 7. One should not speak badly about his ex-wife (talks about her should be very rare), and one should not interfere with communication with children and relatives.
8. 8. It is not recommended to rush things; a man must make a decision himself and do it with pleasure and with great love.

And a little about secrets...

I looked at my husband in fascination, and he did not take his admiring eyes off his mistress. He acted like a lovesick idiot...

First of all, divorce is a crisis in the relationship between a man and a married woman. A variety of factors can cause a divorce: dissimilarity of characters, views on sex life, betrayal, etc. How can a man survive a divorce? Do men even worry when their wife leaves them?

Feelings and behavior of divorced men

A man after a divorce is in a state of severe emotional shock. Of course, this will not be noticeable from the outside, because representatives of the stronger sex know how to hide their feelings well. Now the ex-husband has lost constant contact with the children, and also has a lot of everyday problems.

Many believe that women endure the end of a marital relationship much more difficult and suffer more. However, this is a wrong opinion. Men are just as empathetic as women, they just express their emotions less clearly.

Psychologists say that there are two sides to divorce.

• The first one is positive. This includes the following points:
  1. Now a man knows everything about the correct distribution of his budget, about how to solve certain everyday problems.
  2. Plus, now the ex-spouse, when building a relationship with a new companion, will take into account all the mistakes made during the marriage.
• The negative side of divorce is that a man experiences unpleasant emotions, mental pain, which is caused by memories of his past family life. This is especially true when a man still has feelings for his ex-wife.

In addition, the husband realizes that previously he was always under the care of his woman, who worried about him and tried to make his life as comfortable and joyful as possible. In most cases, such behavior of the wife is considered by the husband as guardianship, sometimes even excessive, which greatly irritates him.

And after a divorce, a man gets rid of his wife’s annoying guardianship, but only feels good and free for the first time. After a certain period of time, he realizes that he lacks this, so he feels lost, useless to anyone. Often men try to find solace by having many mistresses. However, such relationships cannot in any way replace the care that the beloved woman once gave.

In addition, the ex-boyfriend becomes responsible for himself. Now he decides everything in his life on his own, because he no longer has to seek advice and wait for support in difficult moments of his life. Only a family can overcome a variety of difficulties. Even if a man takes a new companion, at first she will not be able to act the way a wife who has lived with a man for a long time did.

Therefore, most representatives of the stronger sex remember their ex-wife after a divorce. Moreover, when building a new relationship, a man, as a rule, believes that the former woman was much better than the current one. In addition, he is visited by thoughts that everything was actually quite good in the previous family. This happens because he gets tired of an independent life full of many everyday problems.

Psychologists identify several stages of male behavior after divorce. These include:

• Denial of what happened. The ex-husband hopes that his wife is not gone forever, that this will soon end and everything will be the same again.
• Finding the reasons why the divorce occurred. This stage is characterized by the fact that the man tries to understand what is wrong with the relationship. But few people want to admit their guilt, so the spouse begins to do everything to spite his ex and build new relationships.
• Trying to prove to everyone that the divorce did not affect the man in any way. He begins to behave as if nothing had happened, demonstrating to everyone around him that his wife will regret her decision, but in fact he himself does not know what to do next.
• Acknowledgment of what happened. In this case, the man may make attempts to return his ex-wife or try to live his own life.

Often, after the divorce, ex-husbands begin to actively make new acquaintances with a large number of women at once. But this does not help to keep themselves in shape, so they often become indifferent to everything that happens around them and do not know how to live further. This may even result in the development of depression.

The behavior of men after divorce is largely similar, but in any case it depends on the following factors:

• Duration of marriage.
• Reason for termination of relationship.
• Presence of common children and property.

As a rule, it is the last two factors that cause the greatest distress.

After a divorce, men get married again not so often. Even if this happens, quite a decent amount of time must pass between the dissolution of the old marriage and the conclusion of a new union. In most cases, divorced men simply live with a new partner without a stamp in their passport. Many of them refuse permanent relationships altogether.

Often, after a divorce, due to frustration, ex-husbands have problems sexually, they begin to actively engage in bad habits, and gain excess weight. Their attitude to life also worsens, and their incentive for career growth decreases.

How to live further?

After a divorce, the time will still come when a man realizes that he needs to somehow further build his life. How can I help myself get out of this situation? How to survive a divorce from your wife? There are several recommendations from experts for this.

Communicate more

Under no circumstances should you isolate yourself. Every person needs to communicate with people, because it helps to speak out and throw out their emotions. The main thing is to find a person who can truly empathize and help you understand the situation. You shouldn’t keep your emotions inside, you should definitely throw them out.

You should not be embarrassed to accept help from friends and family. Of course, every man wants to appear independent, but there are cases when it is necessary to give up some slack. After all, it is very important for any person, no matter a man or a woman, to be taken care of, helped, and supported.

Find your favorite activity and change your life

Psychologists always say that the best antidepressant is activity, both physical and mental. Therefore, it is necessary to find an activity that will bring joy, distract from pressing problems, and help a man survive a divorce.

You just need to throw yourself into your work. True, during a period of worry, concentrating on something can be very difficult. But you need to force yourself to do it and you won’t have to wait long for the effect.

It is important for the ex-spouse to do at least something that can change his usual lifestyle. You can simply change your image, update your wardrobe, make new and useful contacts, find a hobby, play sports, and so on.

Start a new relationship

Be that as it may, life continues after divorce. At first, a man can start an open relationship that will add color to his life and not burden him with any problems. You should not try to build a serious relationship right away. It is necessary to experience and leave behind all the unpleasant feelings that divorce brought.

Don't give up your friendship with your ex-wife

It is not always easy for a man to do this, but it is worth trying. If the relationship between the former spouses remains good, then there will be no problems with communicating with children, dividing property, and so on. But this is not even important, but the fact that the ex-wife will always be able to support the man, as she did before, to help with something, to suggest somewhere.

Contact a psychologist

If you can’t sort out your feelings on your own, then a good way to cope with a divorce from your wife is to consult a psychologist. Men really don’t like visiting such specialists, but there is nothing shameful in this, and a psychologist can really help a man.

You need to contact a specialist if:

• A man practically cannot cope with his loneliness. Neither friends nor family can fill it out. Often a divorced spouse does not even try to express his soul to a loved one, but believes that it is better to express everything to a stranger. In this case, the ideal option is a psychologist.
• A man in vain hopes that the relationship with his wife will soon be restored, and cannot get rid of this obsession. As a result, a person is in a world of illusions, makes many mistakes, and then suffers from a deep depressive disorder.
• A man cannot create a new relationship by starting to look for a companion who is similar to his ex-wife. As a result, he may get the same sad experience again.

How do men cope with divorce? Pretty hard. But not every representative of the stronger sex will be able to show their negative emotions. After the divorce, a man needs to change his life as much as possible, pushing away all depressive thoughts, because the divorce has already happened, and it is unlikely that it will be possible to return everything back.