Getty Images On the hierarchy of horrible experiences, divorce is right up there, especially if you are the recipient of the bad news and were unaware of how unhappy your spouse was. Unfortunately, divorce is a reality for approximately 50% of all first marriages, according to the American Psychological Association — and the percentage of second and third marriages ending in divorce is even higher. A divorce is not just the loss of a partner and maybe even a co-parent. It is the end of the hopes and dreams of building a loving relationship with someone you care deeply about. […]