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The woman's decision to request a divorce was strategically planned to occur in a therapy session. She reached out to both her husband and the therapist, seeking a controlled environment to communicate her feelings without direct confrontation. This approach highlights a sense of apprehension about the emotional fallout that could ensue if the conversation were to occur in private.
Upon entering the session, the atmosphere was laden with tension. The husband appeared taken aback by the news, leading him to utter the word “shocked.” Instead of processing the news, he shut down, leaving the emotional burden to his wife. Her reaction to his stoicism was marked by frustration, pointing to a perceived lack of empathy or acknowledgment of the difficulties they had both faced in the marriage.