What is an invisible divorce?

An invisible divorce, also known as a silent divorce, occurs when a married couple remains legally married but has effectively ended their emotional and often physical relationship.

With an invisible divorce, spouses continue living together, but act more like house mates rather than a united couple. They spend little time together and engage in their own activities, hobbies, and social circles.

Invisible divorces often maintain the appearance of a marriage from the outside, but in reality the couple are emotionally and psychologically separated and disconnected.