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Is it my fault that my parents are on the verge of separation?

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Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015
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In my personal experience, the answer to your question is that you are absolutely not the reason your parents are on the verge of separation. The relationship your parents have, in my opinion, is between the tow of them. Whatever choices they make about their relationship has everything to do with them as a couple, and in my opinion is no reflection at all of you as their child. Please take good care of yourself as you go throughout this part of your life, and reach out for the support you deserve.
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Anonymous on Jan 16, 2015
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You are not to blame for the choices of others. I understand that it can feel very overwhelming for you and am sorry you are going through these emotions.
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Anonymous on Aug 4, 2015
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No, I know it is very easy to feel like this but you must know that your parents split is never your fault and you should never feel that way! there are many people you can talk to who have went through or are going through the exact same situation
Profile: Cerebralreflections1
Cerebralreflections1 on Mar 31, 2015
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It is absolutely not your fault. People don't separate from each other because they have children. They separate because they grow apart. they grow in different directions of life. It doesn't mean that they didn't love each other at the time that they were married, and it doesn't mean they don't love you. They've just decided that being married, that journey was over, and that things are better without marriage.
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Anonymous on Feb 14, 2015
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No! Don't ever think that way. They're two mature adults who married on their own volition and now they're deciding to go their separate ways, on their own volition. You have nothing to do with it. Your parents love you and you love them and it's all that really matters.
Profile: Jaelin
Jaelin on Apr 9, 2015
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No, Absolutely not. It may feel that way because when your a kid or a teen, it seems like everything you do wrong is the end of the world. But parents have their own world, that we arent even privy too. We have no idea what they talk about when we arent around, what goes on behind closed doors. Maybe its no ones fault at all. Maybe it just IS.
Profile: Randy1
Randy1 on Mar 15, 2015
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No it almost certainly is not. While children can make things easier or harder in a marriage, there are always other contributing factors that account for separation or divorce. It is rarely just one thing. It is also very normal for a child to believe that divorce is their fault.
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Anonymous on Apr 29, 2015
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Don't allow yourself to take blame for the problems others are experiencing. If possible, look for ways that you can help them find reconciliation.
Profile: Luv4eva
Luv4eva on May 27, 2015
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Never. That is a sad thing that happens when 2 people that have been together have their own disagreements. It is a decision that the parents have made due to their own feelings. It is not based on their children it is based on their feelings and their feeling alone what ever it may be.
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Anonymous on Sep 1, 2015
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No. The only ones at fault are your parents. It is not your job to be your parents' relationship counselor. It is up to them to keep their relationship working well.
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