The kids will be miserable living with two people who are being miserable to each other.

No, but it is a good Blink 182 song.

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Kids who grow up in a home with an unhappy marriage can potentially be just as unhappy and have just as many psychological problems as kids who grow up with divorced parents. Some kids get caught in the middle, blaming themselves for not being able to fix their parents problems; others hear terrible things about one of their parents constantly and end up not trusting that parent; others may be lucky enough to have parents who don't involve them, but they still live in a house with unhappy parents who, depending on the extent of the marital problems, may not be able to give them all they need due to their unhappiness.

"My parents never got divorced--although I begged them to." Play It Again, Sam, By Woody Allen.

No but it's a good song! (;

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Unless you keep your wits about you at all times. which is almost impossible, your arguments will have a strong effect on the children. Imagine being privy to all the name calling, accusations and the rest of what goes with two people who are miserable with one another. I grew up in a situation like that and when my father finally left our home those were the best days, months and years of my life. I fell asleep nightly to the screaming arguments that were going on right under my bedroom, in our living room and it was no picnic. It was difficult for anyone to breathe freely when they were at it, which was most of the time. I remember praying that he would just leave and for their divorce which was exactly what happened after some time had gone by. Staying together for the sake of the kids is a standard excuse which holds no water for me.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. EXTREME EDITION

People can get sick of each other, especially young lovers who lust instead of love. And if it isn't working out, it's much better to go separate ways than risk a fight breaking out. Especially if children are involved.