I'm a former divorce attorney. Here are 5 subtle red flags I learned to look out for in relationships.

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The author (not pictured) shares the red flags she saw in relationships as a divorce lawyer.

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Tia Mowry found a good use for her wedding ring after the divorce, so the marriage doesn't feel like 'a waste'

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Tia Mowry says she repurposed her wedding ring after her divorce.

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40 elite colleges are being sued over accusations they colluded to increase tuition by $6,200 — primarily by overcharging divorced parents

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Cornell University is among the schools accused of colluding to raise tuition.

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My coworkers helped me get through my divorce. As a gay man, I was shocked that straight divorced men were my biggest allies.

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The author and his coworkers formed an unofficial club to help each other navigate their divorces.

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My ex-husband's wife is as much of a mother to my son as I am. She's one of my closest friends.

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Two friends enjoy each others company with their children

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People are tired of 'unpacking' every relationship issue. Here's what some happy couples do instead.

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A major curveball in retirement preparedness: divorce

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I moved to Spain, got divorced, and was feeling lonely — until I found a new way to make friends

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Dalia Goldberg felt lonely after moving to Spain until she joined an improv comedy group.

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I tried to stay close to my ex's family after my divorce. But when his sister died, I realized things had changed.

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Margery Berger realized she wasn't as close to her ex's family anymore after her ex-sister-in-law died.

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After my divorce, I took back my old last name. I feel like I took back my identity.

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The author, not pictured, changed her last name after her divorce.

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