When a Marriage Ends

Your life becomes a lot more modulated. There is no more shouting. And a lot less laughter. [View in Browser]( [Esquire Sunday Reads]( Need a gift for your girlfriend? We've got you covered. [SHOP NOW]( Need a gift for your girlfriend? We've got you covered. [SHOP NOW]( [When a Marriage Ends...]( When a Marriage Ends... It is better to say less than more, especially if you have children. You still have to see this person over and over again. At the lawyer's. At the notary's. At school. At games. You don't want her dead, exactly. But if she spontaneously combusted, and it didn't hurt your child's feelings, and you never had to look at her or talk to her again, you probably wouldn't mind. Meanwhile, you have to be cordial. You finally get enough room in the bed. You meet the friendly staff at the local grocery. You find yourself chatting warmly with the checkers, the woman in the parka who's always stocking the freezer section, Victor the fruit man. How do you pick a good honeydew? 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