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Traditional backgrounds and societal expectations often stigmatize divorce, especially for men. Viewing divorce as a sign of failure or weakness further discourages men from initiating change. For many, the concept of masculinity includes the idea of being the protector, provider, and unyielding figure—a burden that makes it difficult for them to seek help or abandon their roles.
Coupled with limited emotional support systems, especially among men, these factors create a psychological trap: men stay because they’re conditioned to suppress their needs, because they lack local support networks, and because they believe that staying is the right thing to do—regardless of their own happiness.