After I left my 24-year marriage, I moved to Mexico City on a whim. I quickly met my new partner there.

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The author divorced his husband and moved to Mexico City.

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Kris Jenner says her first divorce forced her to finally take control of her finances

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Kris Jenner.
Kris Jenner says the end of her first marriage made her realize how little she knew about managing finances.

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After my divorce, I dreaded any type of holiday alone. A group of friends changed that.

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The author found a group of friends who make her not dread single motherhood.

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Older divorced women priced out of housing are finding a lifeline in tiny home villages

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Minitopia's largest site is in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

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I'm a 64-year-old retiree who bought a tiny home after my divorce. It gave me a fresh start I could afford.

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Margot Hollander

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Ex-CIA chief officer explains how government work strained his marriage

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John Kiriakou in Kabul, Afghanistan, in the early 2000s.

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I moved to California for my husband's job. We split 6 months later, but following him was the best choice I ever made.

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I moved across the country for my husband. We split a few months later, but moving from NYC to California helped me build the life of my dreams.

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At 33, I moved to a Florida island full of retirees. Despite the age gap with my neighbors, my social life is amazing.

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Jennifer Silverman

My husband asked for a divorce. A few days later, we went on vacation together.

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We (not pictured) went on our romantic trip to Cascais even though our relationship status felt up in the air. Looking back, I'm glad.

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Hilary Duff says she divorced when her son was 2 to show him you have to 'fight for your happiness'

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Hilary Duff

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