Are my parents going to get a divorce?

Hey,

I’m 18 and a senior in high school. My parents are late 50s-60…And my dad mentioned a divorce today. Not by name, but still. And the more I think about it being possible the more terrified I am.

I mean, my parents do fight, but usually it’s when my mother is in a rotten mood for something I’ve done. I guess they’re never disney-worthy giddy together, but….They’ve been married for over 20 years. I would think they’d be out of the lovey dovey stage. And usually it’s not that bad because my dad always backs down. Lately they’ve been fighting because I pissed my mom off majorly and then my dad got some news about his heart that was potentially not good.

I’m going to college in the fall, and it’s about 3 hours from our house- I’ve always figured that, seeing as I’m the one who usually makes my mom mad, my absence would make things easier at home, and perhaps improve their relationship. But divorce being brought up makes me think that it might be too late.

I know it’s not a lot to go on, but do you think it’s just a spat or if it’s the beginning of the end? Do things generally get better between parents once the kid is out of the house? I’m an only child. Should I suggest couple’s counseling?