In the survey participants were asked to rate their happiness before and after their divorce. During a 20-year period, researchers found that women were happier and more satisfied with their lives after divorce.

Are kids happier with divorced parents?

Kids can be happy after divorce. Kenneth Ginsburg, author of Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings, assures parents that, if theyre “sensitive to childrens needs, despite their own overwhelming stress, (they) are more likely to have children who bounce back. “

Why is divorce bad?

Divorce frequently contributes to depression, anxiety or substance abuse in one or both parents and may bring about difficulties in balancing work and child rearing. These problems can impair a parents ability to offer children stability and love when they are most in need.