A friend's view

There are times when one needs to put aside one's hurt or anger or upset feelings and focus on the urgent needs of the present moment. Yes, I still hurt from my bestest buddy's forgetfulness but I am willing to place that aside cos HIS present problems needs full focus.
Getting a divorce is not unusual but getting a divorce from a vengeful bipolar woman is something else. How long does it take to get a divorce? Six months? a year? two years? Well, this unfortunate man has been struggling for 8 years now, thanks but no thanks to his bitter ex and several unscrupulous lawyers.
Perhaps the Muslims have got it right....it takes a longer process to be married and a simple "I divorce thee" to part. But even that has its disadvantages especially when stupid men use that to run away from their responsibilities to their families.
Anyway, back to my friend's problem. He is a good person...one of the best people I know. He has had so many stumbling blocks.....some he self created, others were laid upon him from people he was unfortunate enough to come into contact. He needs to be strong. Especially now. He is soooooo near the end of his misery, and they (the lawyers) are trying to distract him so that he misses a very important deadline. I worry about him. He deserves a better deal.