When it comes to having second thoughts, fewer women than men express regret over being divorced: 73% of women report having no regret over being divorced while 61% of men say the same. When it comes to men, more men in the Northeast and Midwest are willing to blame their ex-wives for the dissolution of the marriage.

Does a husband ever regret leaving his wife?

I know from personal experience helping hundreds and hundreds of women, that it is very rare for a man to ever admit, especially to his wife, that he regrets that he left or regrets anything he did to make a divorce happen. Dont worry about whether your ex regrets leaving or not. It doesnt really matter!

Will my ex husband regret leaving me?

Will he regret it? Like love, regret is a complicated emotion. Your husband may well regret his decision to leave you, and this could be the case even if he doesnt want to return to you. He may realize that the grass is not greener on the other side if his new relationship isnt everything he had hoped for.

Why is divorce so sad?

Guilt is a complex emotion that comes from a place of feeling as if youve done something wrong or bad. Guilt often propels individuals to reconcile or take back what theyve done to manage the situation. When it comes to divorce, releasing feelings of guilt can feel nearly impossible.