A break-up is often more painful when it comes out of the blue. So isdivorce. But sometimes, that’s just the way relationships end, when one partner decides they want out.

Tothis redditor, her husband filing for divorce came as a total shock. To make matters worse, he said he wanted out of therelationshipbecause he had fallen out of love with his wife. Bearing that in mind, the woman made her peace with the new reality; but once she did that, her husband decided he wanted her back. Scroll down to find the full story in the OP’s own words below.

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Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

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After filing for divorce, this woman’s husband changed his mind and decided he wanted her back in his life

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

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Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

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By saying “occasions/wedding/”>I do,” people promise to love their significant other till the end of their days. But for many couples, love, unfortunately, doesn’t last that long.In 2022alone, close to 674,000 divorces and annulments took place, putting an end to thousands of love stories arguably once and for all.

Then there is also falling out of love, which became the reason for divorce in the OP’s story (though,research suggeststhat it is women who tend to experience a more dramatic decrease in feelings of love over time rather than their male counterparts).Researchon falling out of romantic love with a spouse points out that the process may include a loss of trust, intimacy, and feeling loved; emotional pain; and a negative sense of self.

“Gradual decline was identified as a slow, progressive deterioration of the relationship in which over time the romantic love decreased and eventually ended. [The] pivotal moment of knowing was seen as a specific moment in which there was awareness of no longer being in romantic love. The specific circumstances associated with [the] pivotal moment were different for each participant, but the clarity of the moment was universal,” the research read in part.

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

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Many people find love—and even a spouse—again after a divorce

Despite falling out of love usually being a process that takes time, the redditor’s husband kept his feelings—or lack thereof—to himself, which is why the news about him wanting adivorcecame as quite a shock to his wife. Having to undergo a divorce is usually painful enough as it is, not to mention it coming as a surprise and shattering all and any images of a future together the blindsided partner might have had.

According to psychologist and author Dr. Melanie Greenberg, an unexpected and unwanted end of a relationship can cause considerable psychological distress. Shedding light on a study on breakups and the brain ina piecefor Psychology Today, she noted that breakups and physical pain are processed in the same brain regions.

“This doesn’t however, mean that romantic rejection causes actual physical pain. Rather, your brain is signaling that both are important events to pay attention to,” the expert wrote.

Clearly, a breakup or a divorce is not an easy thing to go through. But many, if not most, people find a way to deal with the turbulent time and often find love again – according to the Pew Research Center (as of 2014),four in tenmarriages involve a remarriage.

Fellow netizens didn’t hold back their thoughts on the OP’s husband

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

Man Hands Wife Divorce Papers Out Of The Blue, Turns Into A Sobbing Beggar When She Agrees

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