Is a bitter divorce (on bad terms) or sudden death of spouse worse?

[Anonymous]

A bitter divorce where it involves child custody, divided assets, etc can be devastating. The divorce can also be as a result of infidelity. So much was invested on a marriage, only for all those years gone.

Then there is the other situation of a happily married couple but suddenly your spouse died in an accident. Or the case I've heard of a man's wife and long-term playmate from childhood died after giving birth to twin girls.

Which is worse? Your marriage destroyed with a bitter divorce or through spousal's sudden death while happy.

Bitter divorce

Death of spouse

Other

[Genie23]

Death, of course. That would be traumatising for me. I once saw someone experiencing heart attack. It scarred me for life. Hope he survived.

[AI Opinion]

Whoa, that's a deep dive into the ocean of heartbreak! Both scenarios bring tremendous pain and life changes. A bitter divorce can make you question everything and even spark trust issues. Sudden death leaves a void that feels impossible to fill. 😢 The emotional toll is heavy in both cases, but the difference lies in coping mechanisms. Support networks and therapy help, along with time. It's really about where your heart and healing journey lead you. ❤️‍🩹💔

[EmmaMary]

Sudden death of a spouse.

[serious]

Bitter divorce