You’ll spend more time with friends
You might not have been the best of friends during your marriage, but you have the chance to make up for all the lost time. Your friends are still out there, eager to spend time with you again. Getting divorced in your forties means you’ll have plenty of time to hang out with your friends, the ones that stuck by you even when phone calls and outings grew rarer.
You’ll be less stressed
A bad partner can make their mark on practically every aspect of your life. Luckily, once that bad partner and relationship become a thing of the past, you can finally start living your stress-free life. According to a study published in the BMJ, the psychological distress caused by a bad marriage can increase the risk of serious illnesses such as depression and cancer.
On the other hand, you might also want to take a look at these 11 Unexpected Ways Your Body Reacts to a Breakup and be prepared, just in case.
