grid worthy

We Announce Weddings. Why Not Endings?

I announced my divorce on Instagram. You should, too.

by Scarlett Longstreet

17 hours ago

Lifestyle

The First Time I Had Sex After My Divorce I Cried. And You Might, Too.

I wanted that night to be the end of mourning my marriage. But my feelings weren’t ready.

Onwards

I Didn’t Speak Up In My First Marriage, But Now I Know Better

I finally learned that not communicating isn’t noble. It’s harmful. And once I saw that, I couldn’t unsee it.

lessons learned

My Kids Figured Out My New Relationship Before I Told Them— & That Was A Good Thing

Hindsight is, as always, 20/20.

Split Decisions

Who Gets The Friends In The Divorce? The Answer Depends

Are there rules? Are certain people off-limits?

the 411

The Divorced Mom’s Dating Guide To Red Flags (Abridged Version)

And some green flags, too, for good measure.

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splitting hairs

By Sarah Aswell

Tia Mowry Clapped Back To Criticism That She's Not A Single Mom

The actor divorced Cory Hardrict in 2023, but he's still in her life as a co-parent.

🚨 Caught Off Guard

By Ilyssa Panitz

I Stumbled On My Partner’s Secret Divorce Searches Online. WTF Should I Do?

What financial and legal experts say you should do if you ever accidentally discover that your partner could be plotting their exit.

peaks and valleys

By Katie Garrity

What Is Normal Marital Hatred? The Relationship Phenomenon Explained

"The essential rhythm of all relationships is harmony, disharmony, and repair."

More Than "Just A Pet"

By Sarah Michelle Sherman

No One Warns You What Divorce Does To The Family Dog

I expected to cry for my son, for myself, for the life I thought I was building. I didn’t expect to cry for our dog — or to feel guilty that I couldn’t protect her from the heartbreak, too.

Co-Parenting

By Katie McPherson

What Is Parallel Parenting & Is It Right For Your Kids?

Some exes simply can’t be reasoned with.

Meet her in the middle

By Megan LaCreta

Maren Morris On How Sheryl Crow Inspired Her Co-Parenting Style

Singer Maren Morris shared how she's navigated the dating scene and her sexuality post-divorce in an interview with TZR.

Moms Are Tired, Y'all

By Julie Sprankles

“Default Parent Divorce” Is On The Rise — & It’s About A Lot More Than Chores

Anecdotally, more and more marriages appear to be buckling under the weight of the invisible load.

The Kids Are Alright

By Samantha Darby

What Is "Birdnesting" In Divorce?

The cutesy term sounds like a perfect solution, but is it?

dad love

By Sarah Aswell

Joshua Jackson Opened Up About Co-Parenting & The Response Has Been Very Mixed

The star split with Jodie Turner-Smith in 2023. The pair share a 5-year-old daughter, Juno.

Parenting

By Katie Garrity

This Stepmom Wants Her Husband To Stay Home With His Bio Kids Whenever They're Around

He would rather go out and play poker.