QUESTIONNAIRE: Share your story — "Why Divorce"

1. Tell us about your experience with divorce.

  • What was the situation?
  • How long were you married when you starting thinking about getting divorced?
  • Why did you want to leave?
  • How did your spouse feel about your decision?
  • How long did it take to make the decision?
  • What kept you from leaving sooner?
  • Do you wish you had waited?

*2. Expand on your initial thoughts by picking the category your situation fits into — Adultery, Addiction, Abuse, Abandonment, or Angst. Offer as many details as you feel comfortable with.

  • Talk about what your life has been like since you got divorced.
  • Are you happier?
  • How is your spouse doing?
  • How are your kids doing?
  • Would you divorce again? If so, would you do anything differently?

3. Finally, tell us about your relationship — when it first began.

  • What attracted you to your spouse in the first place?
  • How long did you court?
  • What is your fondest memory of those first years?
  • What shifted?

4. Now take a look forward. Do you want to marry again? If so, what lessons will you take with you into your next relationship?

5. Details
Note: We want to protect your privacy. Share your real name, or choose a pseudonym.

  • Real Name:
  • (Optional) Pseudonym:
  • Age:
  • Years married:
  • Date of your separation:
  • Date of your divorce:
  • Number of kids (ages):