Divorce is the legal termination and dissolution of a marital union. It is a difficult life change that can be stressful. Common reasons for divorce include conflict, cruelty, desertion, and decreasing marital satisfaction between couples. Divorce negatively impacts those involved through sadness, depression, hurt, and being a victim. It is important to overcome the shock of divorce by finding support through friends, therapy, and renewing one's relationship with God. Kindness towards oneself during this process is also important. With understanding and effort, one can eventually find happiness again after divorce.