Ask Osho!
Osho on What should I do about my desire to divorce my husband due to years of misery?

What should I do about my desire to divorce my husband due to years of misery?

If your marriage is a continuous source of misery, recognize that it is not a sacred bond but a neurotic attachment; sometimes, the most spiritual act is to free yourself from what no longer serves your joy.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source practice
Core Insight:
According to Osho, if your marriage has been almost entirely misery for years, leave it—sooner is better. Marriage is a mix of joy and pain; if it’s roughly fifty–fifty, stay, but a hundred-percent misery is neurotic. Don’t hide behind God or ideals: God isn’t a sadist. If joy never happened, the 'divorce' merely acknowledges no real marriage existed.
If your marriage is only making you suffer, it’s okay to leave—don’t stay from religious guilt; choose some real joy in life.
Why this matters practically
- Stops suffering from becoming a life-long habit.
- Reclaims time and energy for growth, love, and clarity.
- Replaces guilt-based obedience with honest joy-versus-misery assessment.
AI Confidence Score: 97% Read Original Discourse →