Calling It Quits

Where do the most divorces happen? [For the best experience, read in browser.]( December 16, 2023 Good morning! We begin today's edition with a fascinating look at [where divorces are most common](, then we'll perk things up with ideas for [how to stay social during retirement](. If you're kicking back on the couch this weekend, we've also got [award-worthy movies and TV you can't miss](. Read on for all that and more — including what you and New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben have in common!   Splitsville, USA [Gif of a broken heart surrounded by states with percentages: Arkansas (10.7%); Oklahoma (10.4%); Nevada (10.2%); New Mexico (10.2%)]( Adobe Stock/KCM Data shows that divorce is on the decline in America (after peaking in the '70s and '80s), but even so, anyone with a pulse and a social media feed knows that marriages are constantly coming to an end. Which got us wondering: Is there a correlation between geography and wedded bliss? 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