Courtesy of Lisa He
- Lisa He divorced her ex-husband earlier this year and wished she had a prenup to protect her assets.
- The emotional distance and lack of support during crises led to the marriage's breakdown.
- She's in a new relationship with no plans to marry, but if she does, she'll put a prenup in place.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lisa He, a 35-year-old entrepreneur in Orlando. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I married in 2016 at age 25 for practicality, prioritizing stability, comfort, and societal expectations over love.