You have made the painful decision to end your long marriage — but your partner does not agree. When only one of you wants a divorce, the path ahead feels lonelier, messier, and far more uncertain. This book is written for you: the spouse who is choosing to leave, facing guilt, resistance, and the complex task of untangling a shared life alone. You will learn how to name the asymmetry without blame, communicate your decision with firm compassion, and protect your emotional and financial self during a process that may be prolonged by your partner’s unwillingness. Through concrete scripts for difficult conversations, strategies for managing guilt and grief, and guidance on navigating mediation, legal steps, and dividing assets when cooperation is limited, this book helps you move forward without being consumed by conflict. You will also find support for the aftermath: rebuilding your identity, your home, and your social world on your own terms. Whether your spouse eventually accepts the change or continues to resist, you will be equipped to honour your own truth while treating both of you with the care you deserve. Part of The Later-Life Divorce Library.