How Have Your Views On Marriage Changed Over Time?
Here’s where I’ve landed as I’ve gotten older....
Reading This American Ex-Wife and discussing it with my colleagues opened my eyes to how problematic it is that we rely on marriage as a safety net. I love
Lenz’s framing that unapologetically argues that for many women, being divorced is awesome, although Lenz concedes that the progress of getting divorced is a pretty shitty experience, partially because our society makes it so difficult. I will also add that anecdotally, the women I’m friends with who’ve gotten divorced are unequivocally happier and better off.Even if you haven’t read Lenz’ book, I’m curious about how your views of marriage has changed over time.
Here’s where I’ve landed as I’ve gotten older: