9 Poignant Divorce Quotes That Will Mend a Broken Heart

There are times, while a woman is in the middle of a divorce, when she feels so alone. She'll lie awake at night, feeling her deep, terrifying, heartbroken feelings and wondering how long before she feels "normal" again, whatever that is. It's at those moments when it's most helpful to know that other women (and men) have been there, felt those same feelings, and come out all right. That's why I love these quotes about divorce.

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Sometimes finding the right words to solidify feelings is just what the doctor ordered. And these quotes, from writers, directors, and comedians, truly capture what it feels like to go through a marital breakup. They can help a woman through the darkest and most difficult of the breaking-up process — when things just feel like they will never be normal again. Or perhaps they can add a bit a levity to a situation that feels hopeless. We all need a reminder that things will be okay after heartbreak. These 9 quotes are funny and true and, above all else, they let me know that there is life after the big split and that I  am going to be okay. Sometimes I just need a reminder of that fact, and I'm proud to be able to share these words with other women who can benefit from their wisdom.

Divorce Is Good News

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He's got a point here. If the marriage is good on both sides, divorce certainly isn't going to be on the table.

Staying vs. Leaving?

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When it's harder to stay than it is to leave, you know you're making the right decision.

Divorce Is Forever

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Nora Ephron always says it best … even when it comes to divorce. 

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It Takes Two ...

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Just like marriage, divorce is never a one-sided situation. Without the two it takes to tango, it's just a dance solo.

The Best Moment of Divorce Is ...

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Well, even if you're sad about your divorce, it's good to look on the bright side.

When You're Brave Enough to Say Goodbye

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As they say, when one door closes, another one opens. A new and unknown adventure awaits. 

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Nobody Ever Died of Divorce

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You certainly won't die of divorce, and odds are you certainly are not living if you're in an unhappy marriage.

Divorce Is a Sign That You Understand Each Other

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Sometimes you wait for the muddy water to clear, only to realize the view at the bottom simply wasn't what you were looking for.

It's Possible to Have a Loving Divorce

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What if … what if love can carry you through to the other side? What if your relationshiop is over but a new kind of love can take its place?

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