I posted about my divorce on Facebook. I quickly learned how important divorce announcements can be.

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The author announced her divorce on Facebook.

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I got married at 18 to my boyfriend of 6 months to help pay for college. It was the worst decision I ever made.

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The author married in college to save money; now she's happily divorced.

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My partner and I divorced after 19 years together. It wasn't the end of the world.

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The author, not pictured, is starting over after their divorce.

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When my ex-husband married someone with a similar first name to mine, I finally decided to change my married name

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The author changed her name after her divorce.

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I threw a $30,000 'divorce party' and tossed my wedding ring into the sea

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Sabrina Philipp celebrated her divorce with a lavish party with friends in Miami.

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Sean Penn — who's been divorced thrice — says he's 'thrilled every day' to be single

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Sean Penn says he's happy to be single.

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Meet Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's 6 children

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

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Bethenny Frankel said red flags become 'fire engine-red' during divorce. Here are her biggest ones to watch out for when you start dating.

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I got a divorce, but my ex-husband and I are still close. Some people don't understand how we can be such good friends.

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Kelly Magyarics (not pictured) and her ex-husband are divorced, but still close friends.

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Gen X is fed up, so they're taking more vacations alone

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Taking solo vacations is on the rise for Gen X.

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