A study showed that just a fifth of the surveyed people would consider leaving their partner, but only if they were guaranteed financial security.
However an overwhelming number of you said you had left an unhappy partnership, and hadn’t looked back since.
Gabrielle said, ‘I ended my marriage two years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. Yes, it has been difficult, both financially and emotionally, but it was the right thing to do, and we are now both much happier, and so are our two children.’
Rhian also backed this up, stating: ‘The best move I ever made. Took a lot of guts as I felt all the same, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Friends and family around you will help you get through it all!’
‘I left my husband when he cheated and my two kids where only 4 and 2 but after a while we became friends and good parents again. You should stay with somebody because you love them not for convenience,’ Petra added.
'If your partner is not doing it for you or making you happy then it's time to leave - never look back... I didn't!’
However Gemma believes people should try harder before walking away, explaining: ‘I've been with my fiancé 10 years now, there have been time when I thought I was going to leave but just that little bit of trying and talking kept us going. I think people don't try hard enough in some circumstances, but sometimes walking away is the best option when nothing else can be done.’
And Jo thinks society’s modern view of divorce isn’t a bad thing, revealing:
‘My parents should have divorced 30 years ago so they could've lived happy lives, instead they live a life of misery, and I grew up with my Dad telling me he was going to leave when I turned 16 (which he didn't). They never talk, but they argue! I blame their age as they are from a generation which didn't get divorced but it's definitely clouded my view of marriage and relationships.’
‘Just go for it - if your partner is not doing it for you or making you happy then it's time to leave - never look back... I didn't!’ Alison concluded.