Separation unavoidable: “In broken partnerships, intimacy is no longer experienced”

2024-03-13 16:38:51

WELT: Ms. Cerutti, the thought of the “I want a divorce” conversation causes many people sleepless nights or even crippling anxiety. How can you arm yourself and prepare?

Franca Cerutti: In contrast to relationships, in a marriage it is not enough to have a single conversation. A basic requirement is that you have been completely open with your partner about your own thoughts and feelings beforehand. Sometimes a breakup conversation comes like a bolt from the blue. This is rightly perceived as unfair. In general, the tip for problematic conversations is to have them outside of the home.

WELT: What would be better?