5. Did I do something to cause my parents to divorce?
One of the first things parents tell their kids when they announce a divorce or separation is that, “…this is NOT your fault.” This is an important truth to communicate, and it needs to be communicated more than once. It might not be practical or healthy to tell your children all the reasons why you and your spouse are splitting up, but make sure one consistent message is that you and your spouse are and will always be unified in your love for the kids.
#6 is a fear that reveals why so many young adults are postponing marriage or avoiding it altogether…
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