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The Case for Ending a Long, Mostly Good Marriage

  • Writer: Alan Jacobs
    Alan Jacobs
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • 1 min read

In this excellent article from the New York Times, Cathi Hanauer writes of her and her husband's experience ending their three decade marriage.


"So overall, my experience has cemented my view that when wedlock no longer feels right or healthy later in life — and if, like us, you’re fortunate enough to have careers, adult kids and a willingness to do the work of a good split (not unlike being in a good marriage!) — then unlocking, becoming separate again, can be a fine option."

 
 
 

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