A Broken Heart, Literally

Divorce isn't fun for anyone - turns out it's not healthy either. The broken heart you suffer (and all the emotional trauma that you endure up to the point of divorce) can literally hurt your heart... and it's much worse for women than men.

A University of Utah study found that women in strained marriages who felt depressed had a higher risk of problems with their blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Men who were feeling just as bummed about their marriage, however, didn't see similar risks.

One of the psychologists leading the study said, "There is good evidence they [women] should modify some of the things that affect metabolic syndrome – like diet and exercise – but it's a little premature to say they would lower their risk of heart disease if they improved the tone and quality of their marriages – or dumped their husbands," Smith said.

Meaning: couples coaching is a good option to look into. We offer it through our Ask Mars Venus coaching program. Questions about it? Just ask us.