When we think of the word ‘divorce,’ we usually think of a legal battle or separation. However, nowadays many couples find themselves ine to a situation where they effectively are living in a de facto separation, even though there is no formal legal separation.
Living in the same house, being husband and wife in the eyes of society, but having no emotional or physical connection between them – sociologists call this complex state of relationship ‘silent divorce’.
Here the words of separation remain silent forever, not in legal documents, but in the heart of the mind.
There are many reasons behind the rise in silent divorces.
Due to the extreme busyness of daily life, lack of mutual responsibility, neglect of each other and not sharing thoughts for a long time, the place of love becomes empty at one time. One day the talk runs out of talk, and whenever there is talk, bitter quarrels break out over small matters. As a result, to avoid conflict, the couple isolates themselves and starts living separate lives even under the same roof.
The question may arise, why do they not walk the path of legal separation even though they are not good together? The main reason behind this is the future of the children. Many couples do not want their personal problems to affect their children.
Also, the lack of financial stability or the uncertainty of starting a new life makes many women hold back the decision to divorce. Again, the fear of being small in the eyes of society and the lack of ability to trust someone new also push people towards this silent separation.
Many consider it safer to stay in the same house as a stranger than to face the risk of a legal battle, which reflects a sad reality of modern marriage.
