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Why bother to divorce?
Topic Started: Jul 31 2010, 04:43 PM (498 Views)
George K
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Finally
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/fashion/01Undivorced.html?_r=1
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The Un-Divorced

JOHN FROST and his wife had been unhappily married for much of their 25 years together when his company relocated him in 2000. So when he moved from Virginia to Knoxville, Tenn., he left her behind.

At first, it wasn’t clear what would happen next. Would she follow him? Or would they end up divorced?

The answer: neither. “After a few months,” Mr. Frost said, “we both realized we liked it this way.”

Technically, the two are married. They file joint tax returns; she’s covered by his insurance. But they see each other just several times a year. “Since separating we get along better than we ever have,” he said. “It’s kind of nice.”

And at 58, he sees no reason to divorce. Their children have grown and left home. He asked himself: Why bring in a bunch of lawyers? Why create rancor when there’s nowhere to go but down?

“To tie a bow around it would only make it uglier,” Mr. Frost said. “When people ask about my relationship status, I usually just say: ‘It’s complicated. I like my wife, I just can’t live with her.’ ”
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Richard and Mary have been living together for about 30 years. Recently Richard wanted to move to town and Mary didn't. They now have 2 houses. they've always gotten along.

they're happily unmarried.
Edited by apple, Jul 31 2010, 06:56 PM.
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Axtremus
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HOLY CARP!!!
from GeorgeK's article
 
They file joint tax returns; she’s covered by his insurance.
Strong material incentives right there.
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LWpianistin
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HOLY CARP!!!
My parents were separated 7 or 8 years before finally getting a divorce. They have an ocean between them, and my brother and I are grown, so there was nothing to fight about - my mom and I just moved back here.
And how are you today?
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