Yes, you can have a successful divorce, says relationship therapist Esther Perel. The first step? Writing goodbye letters to each other.
Most kids will suffer for a short time after a marriage ends, but what exacerbates and extends their stress and anxiety is their feeling torn between two parents, says communication researcher Tamara Affifi.
American society has branded marriage as an institution of love, and yet we cling to old-fashioned narratives about divorce. Astro Teller and Danielle Teller argue that this is harmful to individuals, couples — and society at large.