In this episode of Ask Amy Wine, licensed marriage therapist Amy Wine addresses the dangerous practice of threatening divorce to get a spouse’s attention. She explores why couples resort to this tactic, its devastating effects on relationships, and provides expert advice on healthier communication strategies to avoid divorce and strengthen marriages.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The psychological impact of divorce threats on marriages
- How unmet needs and mismatched love languages contribute to marital frustration
- The short-term effectiveness and long-term consequences of using divorce as leverage
- Why repeatedly threatening divorce can lead to actual divorce
- Healthier alternatives to ultimatums for addressing marital issues
Key Takeaways
- What happens if you feel like your spouse is not doing the things that you ask them to do to make you feel loved, and you think the only answer is to threaten divorce?
- You have to be really intentional about how it makes you feel when they don’t meet your needs.
- The problem with throwing the D word out is that it may work in the short term, but eventually, your spouse will say ‘okay’ and mean it.
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July 26, 2024
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