I don't think there will ever be a time in a marriage when divorce will be the only option if a partner don't make it the only option . for a marriage to work out, both partners must show that they want it to workout. Regardless of how bad the marriage may have degenerated, if both partners want it to work out, they can still make it work out.
whenever i hear stories of one partner abusing the other, i always ask this question, "why get married to someone when you know that you're going to hurt that same someone you're committing your life to in marriage? " There's no sense in that. Anyone that keeps hurting his/her significant other repeatedly, doesn't love his/her kids. partners' love for their kids is shown in how they treat each other because their actions in the union will greatly affect the kids - whether good or bad. Everytime you're treating your partner badly, you're making divorce an option and that is a clear signal that you don't mean well for your kids. Treat your partner right and give your kids the privilege of growing up in a balanced home. Great article and thanks for sharing