He was very sorry to hear that you and your husband are
still so unhappy together. It is always a source of sorrow in life when married
people cannot get on well together, but the Guardian feels that you and your
husband, in contemplating divorce, should think of the future of your children
and how this major step on your part will influence their lives and happiness.
If you feel the need of advice and consultation he suggests
you consult your Local Assembly; your fellow Bahá'ís will surely do all they
can to counsel and help you, protect your interests and those of the Cause.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer,
dated 16 November 1945; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Preserving
Baha’i Marriages)
