I’m a 38-year-old woman considering divorce, but my 40-year-old husband is pleading with me to stay. I don’t want to hurt him, but I also don’t want to remain in the marriage out of pity. Is there a way to handle this situation appropriately?

I no longer find any joy in this marriage—neither intellectually, physically, nor spiritually. While it’s convenient from a practical perspective, that’s where it ends. He still has feelings for me and wants to give it another shot, but the idea of trying again fills me with dread. I know others have faced similar situations. Is there a graceful way to exit? Lifelong commitments simply aren't for me.