Hyderabad: Going in for a second round of divorce takes a toll on the health of couples, say advocates who have seen their clients suffer.
“Any kind of psychological trauma will take a toll on their body and their health,” said counselling psychologist Dr Diana Moteiro.
The counselling psychologist said she hadn’t seen many couples in their second marriage seeking counselling. She however, added that it could be due to stigma caused by disinclination to accept a second failure or their direct inclination to go for a divorce as they are more prepared to handle the situation.
Counsellors say the stress of separation can cause ulcers, headaches and disorders like BP and diabetes.
Uma (name changed), who experienced bigamy in her first marriage and lack of compatibility in her second marriage, said, “South Indian middle class families don’t have a support system.”
“They say, ‘just give him a divorce’. What about justice? What about my rights that were violated?” she added.
In the case of Uma, who failed to get justice in her first marriage, her rights and the rights of her children took priority in the second divorce.
