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Does divorce occur in the following situations: repeatedly saying "I hate my wife" without intending divorce, and thinking that "everyone divorces"? Does doubt and suspicion regarding intention affect the validity of the marriage contract? And what is the way to get rid of these intrusive thoughts?

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Focus should be placed on treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), because even if the questioner is told that his wife has not been divorced, the obsessions will return in another form. It can be treated by referring to Fatwa No. 31562, titled "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Its Nature and Treatment." There is no objection to consulting a psychiatrist to take appropriate medications.

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