I feel like this quiet divorce thing is a symptom of our society's expectation to be constantly "on" and connected, but not really living in the moment 
. We're so caught up in trying to find that perfect partner or maintaining the status quo that we forget what it means to truly love ourselves. It's like we're checking out of life, one relationship at a time 
. I think it's interesting that Monica Corcoran Harel sees this as liberating - maybe it's about recognizing that happiness isn't found in someone else, but within yourself? 
. We're so caught up in trying to find that perfect partner or maintaining the status quo that we forget what it means to truly love ourselves. It's like we're checking out of life, one relationship at a time . I think it's interesting that Monica Corcoran Harel sees this as liberating - maybe it's about recognizing that happiness isn't found in someone else, but within yourself? 
It's like they're stuck in limbo 
, just going through the motions without any real effort to fix things. But hey, at least no lawyers' fees for a change 
!
, like when you realize you're just going through the motions of life without really living it. at least with a quiet divorce, u get to keep the benefits of being in a relationship (like stability and companionship) but also get to recharge your batteries and pursue ur own passions 
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but at the same time, i can see how it could be liberating in a weird way? like, monica says that it allows you to reclaim your identity and autonomy, which is def some kind of win. but what about the other person tho? doesn't that just leave them stuck in this limbo too? 
also, i don't know if i'd call it a "silver lining" when it comes to not having lawyers' fees... that just sounds like a whole lotta emotional baggage 