Divorced Women, Tell Us The "Hardest Parts" Of Marriage That No One Talks About

Marriage is one of the most significant decisions someone can make in their life, and if you were previously married and are now divorced, we want to hear your perspective on what you learned in your previous relationship.

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So, for women who have gone through a divorce, what are the most challenging parts of marriage that no one talks about?

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Maybe you were overwhelmed by the pressures society (or perhaps even your former spouse) put on women to be the "perfect" wife. Now, looking back, you realize it created an unhealthy, unrealistic dynamic in your marriage.

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Perhaps you loved your spouse and kids, but you found it very challenging not having any time for yourself, and you felt like you lost a part of who you were when you were married and started a family.

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Or maybe you NEVER expected to have moments in your marriage where you felt like you made a mistake marrying your partner — and now that it's over, you can share your perspective about it.

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Divorced women, in the comments below, tell us about the unexpected "difficulties" in marriage that surprised you the most. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, feel free to use this Google form. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.