With the current financial climate the way it is, postponing your divorce until you can afford it seems like a good idea. Many couples are having to put off their divorce and stay together because they simply can’t afford to split up, with the housing market being so depressed.

However new research shows that by staying together, couples who want to divorce are actually increasing their stress levels rather than living amicably.

Divorce financial expert Karen Stewart, she says that by staying together when a relationship is over couples are putting themselves through high levels of stress and anger.

As people stay in relationships that in their own minds have ended. I find that stress and anger escalate. It’s better to nip it in the bud and be prudent.

Think about whether your health will suffer before you decide to stay with your partner instead of divorcing them.

Clive Bellmore