Jon and Kate: Isn't divorce too harsh?
Jon and Kate Gosselin have finally filed for divorce papers, but shouldn't the two of them go through a few steps before getting there? I'm no doctor, but even I could see that getting upset at one moment and then having silence for several months is not a good basis for divorce.Yes, there are a lot of outlying factors that TLC has not decided to show America. The portrayal of the couple in the whole fifth season shows that the two didn't communicate anymore, unless it's for the children. Shouldn't one fix the communication barrier before cutting the cord completely?
Clearly the two should have gone through several steps before filing for divorce. First off, the two should have taken time off of the show to focus on them. I think the cameras have accelerated what cracks they had in their relationship, but it also gave them an excuse to not talk to each other. Jon conveniently helping kids on Kate's birthday? Yeah, we know that Jon rigged that for his benefit. So instead of talking, the two got to use the show as an excuse.
I think a marriage counselor, mediator, or a psychiatrist should have been the next step. If Jon had all this pent up aggravation about Kate, he should have had a healthy outlet for communicating his emotions instead of leaving the house and having a drinking party. Kate could also argue her case to the marriage councilor. I don't care if Kate was overbearing or aggressive to Jon, it's all about the two finding the happy middle. I think the two could do better with someone to talk to; hell, even a Dr. Phil intervention could have helped.
How about some separation time before full divorce? I understand that it was basically that already, but time can change one's perspective. I'm not saying that it's going to heal the problem, but with a little time maybe Jon can make a coherent sentence that doesn't involve the words "for the kids."
As much as the couple says that they are filing for divorce "for the kids," Jon and Kate Gosselin should have made a few steps before getting to divorce. Was the divorce the right decision? Voice your comments below.

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