predivorce
/prɪˈdɪvɔːrs/Definitions
1. noun
The period before a couple’s divorce, often characterized by tension, conflict, and attempts to reconcile.
“After months of predivorce stress, they finally decided to separate their assets and start the divorce proceedings.”
2. noun
A state of being in a relationship that is deteriorating, often indicating an impending divorce.
“Their friends and family had been warning them about the signs of predivorce for months, but they refused to listen.”