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A stale marriage definitely needs a graceful exit. But there should be law to not allow remarriage for some period like 3 years after divorce so that they get ample time to cool off and most importantly not add to further social issues. Many times people divorce as they find others more suitable which in truth is an escape route decided when they are vulnerable and an easy remarriage can prove more fatal than the previous marriage.
A stale marriage definitely needs a graceful exit. But there should be law to not allow remarriage for some period like 3 years after divorce so that they get ample time to cool off and most importantly not add to further social issues. Many times people divorce as they find others more suitable which in truth is an escape route decided when they are vulnerable and an easy remarriage can prove more fatal than the previous marriage.