Modern Love: Divorce Is a Gift

Modern Love: Divorce Is a Gift

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Modern Love

May 16, 2025, 1:00 p.m. Eastern time

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Brian Rea

Divorce Is a Gift

We could have had a nice life together, but I wanted more for him.

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