Is a wife considered divorced if the husband uttered the phrase "I do not want to complete my marriage" under the influence of intrusive thoughts of divorce, while he is not certain whether the utterance actually occurred or if it was merely self-talk?
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Doubt about uttering the words of divorce is not to be heeded, because the default is the continuation of the marriage. This matter is among the many whispers [] that have no consequence, and ignoring them is the best remedy for them.
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