this post was submitted on 18 Oct 2024
65 points (98.5% liked)

Casual Conversation

1679 readers
152 users here now

Share a story, ask a question, or start a conversation about (almost) anything you desire. Maybe you'll make some friends in the process.


RULES

Casual conversation communities:

Related discussion-focused communities

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 

As of 10:15am EST, I am no longer married. From what I’ve heard from other divorcees, my ex wife and I have had a unicorn of a separation; in that we still get along and work together for our kids. Regardless of how frictionless the process has gone, it’s still a relief to put that chapter to rest.

top 9 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] Sundial@lemm.ee 22 points 1 month ago

Sorry you had to go through a divorce but congrats on formally ending it and I'm glad to hear you're still working with the ex for the sake of your kids.

[–] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 12 points 1 month ago

We live in a world where we think of marriage as defined by what the paperwork says, but true marriage comes from the heart.

My best friends are the reverse of this, they are inseparable and have a family they help but decided not to seal the deal bureaucratically or even spiritually. They say a part of it was being tired of being judged based on association and knowing nobody could do that if nobody connected them.

[–] zcd@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Congrats on the fresh start!

[–] KaRunChiy@fedia.io 3 points 1 month ago

Misread this as "Congrats on the flesh start" and was concerned for a moment

[–] Corno@lemm.ee 8 points 1 month ago

Sorry you had to go through this! It can be hard to process, but I'm happy for you that you're relieved and you both still get along. Hope this new chapter in your life goes swimmingly! 🙏

[–] 1984 7 points 1 month ago

Must be mixed feelings. But cheers, new possibilities to meet someone new.

[–] zante@lemmy.wtf 5 points 1 month ago

All the best for the future !

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

congrats, that must be a huge weight off your shoulders.

[–] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 2 points 1 month ago

I'm happy you went through the process well. Hopefully the two of you can still be good co-parents while you find someone to fit better as a life partner.