LifestyleMarriage
#RI-6a6b0706·9 months ago·
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“divorced my husband after 20 years”
What Actually Happened
My husband left me after 20 years of marriage, citing unhappiness despite my efforts to make him happy.
What I wish I knew
"His unhappiness was not about me, but about himself."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't try to fix your partner's unhappiness; seek help for yourself instead."
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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Lifestyle Category
2,331
Lifestyle decisions logged. Avg regret 5.3/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
44%
of Lifestyle decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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