"Acceptance is not an easy task, however, and true acceptance (some call this radical acceptance) involves a difficult period of grieving. Allow yourself to do this. And note: Acceptance does not mean approval or enabling. It simply means letting go of the belief or hope that your partner can change in the exact way you want them to, or that your marriage will morph into the fairy tale you once hoped it would. (Hence the grief.)"
"A third of Americans who've ever been married in their lifetimes may go on to divorce, but this isn't an option for everyone. Barriers to legally breaking up can include financial constraints, religious or moral prohibitions, cultural values and stigma, fear, or simply practicality. So, what's an unhappily married person to do when they're unable or unwilling to leave a relationship they can't stand? Below, six tips to make the most out of a marriage that's making you miserable."
"When you're committed to someone who has a laundry list of faults and countless moments of breached trust, it can be tempting to ruminate over how awful they are nonstop. You may be tempted to make how unhappy you are in your marriage a regular topic of conversation with friends and family. You may find it difficult to focus on anything else. But"
One third of Americans who have ever married may divorce, but many cannot legally or practically leave due to finances, religion, culture, stigma, fear, or practicality. When ending a marriage is not possible, practical strategies can reduce misery. Acceptance of unchangeable partner traits shifts focus to self and requires grieving without implying approval or enabling. Containing rumination and venting prevents unhappiness from dominating life and relationships. Re-engaging in pleasurable activities restores purpose and balance. Safety is paramount: unhappy-but-not-abusive guidance excludes physical abuse, severe addiction, or exploitation; prioritize safety and contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline if those occur.
Read at Psychology Today
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