Do you think many people go to counseling now before divorcing?

for some reason, people look down on counseling and I just don't understand that. Me and my ex did not go to counseling because of him. He was in the Navy and he thought that counseling would "ruin his career"! Because of all of this, it was over. I tried for over a year, but it would not work out. I am all for counseling. I think that when you get married and take those vows, you should try everything to not get a divorce. Sometimes divorce is the only option, but sometimes it's just lack of communication or lack of growth in a couple. A professional could help and does often when people will work on it. A relationship is work and people need to understand that.

My husband and I are having issues after 24 years of marriage. I believe he is having a midlife crisis but he refuses to see a doctor. Our relationship continues to grow worse and when I suggested counseling, he really flipped his rocker. He feels it's no ones business but our own. I think a lot of people feel that way. It's a shame.

I happened to know a couple who dated for 4 years, married for a year then they got divorced! He had an affair and she was furious so they just got divorced. I guess it was too painful for them to be together, they don't bother counselling anymore.

yes, I agree your views. More and more people would rather to do something not counseling.

Yes it does seem like people are giving up too easily. Where i live you have to go to councelling before getting a divorce if you have children. I think that is a really good thing. Even if it does not help the couple staying together it will hopefully make the situation a little bit better for the kids. I think it is really good to keep the focus on the kids when a marriage cannot be saved