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I Lived With My Ex During Our Divorce

I Lived With My Ex During Our Divorce

It saved us a lot of money—but it wasn’t always easy.

Anonymous, as told to Alicia Cox Thomson

I’m A Widow. Here’s Why I’ll Never Remarry

I’m A Widow. Here’s Why I’ll Never Remarry

I lost my husband when I was 46. After some bad dating experiences, I embraced being single—and I have no regrets.

Maggie Whittingham-Lamont, as told to Sanam Islam

The Messy Truth About Divorce

The Messy Truth About Divorce

When I was going through my own divorce, Gwyneth Paltrow’s impossibly amicable “conscious uncoupling” made me feel like a failure. Thankfully, two new divorce memoirs chart different paths.

Jen Sookfong Lee

After My Divorce, I Vowed To Stay Single—And Spread My Love Of Art

After My Divorce, I Vowed To Stay Single—And Spread My Love Of Art

When my husband’s gambling problems came to a head, I wasn’t interested in remarrying. Instead, I bought a bus to share my art with others.

Sheila Thomas, as told to Sanam Islam

How To End A Friendship Gracefully

Sex & Relationships

How To End A Friendship Gracefully

Want to part ways without seeming like a jerk? Read on.

Flannery Dean