The Divorce Diaries: 'We had a volatile relationship - I was afraid of him and the kids noticed a lot more than I thought'

The author reflects on her 20-year marriage, stating, "We should never have married to be honest - it was a really bad match. But I think when you're young and you're having the craic, you just don't really focus in on it." This highlights how youthful infatuation can obscure fundamental compatibility issues.

Describing her feelings of entrapment during the marriage, the author notes the volatility of her husband, suggesting that such dynamics can stifle personal growth and happiness.

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