The beauty of film is that—when done right—a movie can so accurately reflect the human experience. Take divorce, for example—there are thousands of stories on the topic, but most of us keep coming back to a select few that vary in tone but each get to the core of what it’s like dealing with a…
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“It wasn’t always perfect, but it wasn’t always bad,” Madonna sings on “Best Friend,” a haunting slow-jam from her 2012 album MDNA. The song is technically only available on the “deluxe” version of the record, but that doesn’t make it any less potent. In fact, of all the tracks on MDNA presumably about Madonna’s divorce…
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Earlier this month, Ariana Grande created the breakup anthem we all needed with “thank u, next“. The newly anointed ponytailed patron saint of taking the high road also offered sage advice to women looking to pick out the perfect engagement ring with a single Instagram comment: don’t. Some might say she’s bitter but it’s evident…
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When I was married, I was very concerned about my body. I was obsessed with maintaining a size 12, or staying close to it. Then, about three years ago, I got separated and I gained a bunch of weight. At first I didn’t even realize I was putting it on. I was working out, but…
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After divorce rates peaked during the 1970s and 1980s, much has been made of the fact that they are now on the decline, especially among millennials. Still, if you’re thinking about splitting with your spouse, or you’ve already been through a divorce, sunny statistics aren’t exactly useful. Throughout this weeklong series, Glamour.com explores what it…
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After peaking during the 1970s and ’80s, much has been made of the fact that divorce rates are now on the decline, especially among millennials. Still, if you’re thinking about splitting with your spouse, or you’ve already been through a divorce, sunny statistics aren’t exactly useful. Throughout this weeklong series, Glamour.com explores what it means…
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