As a friend, I’ve learned so much from my newly divorced pals, and I admire the resilience, optimism and strength they demonstrated in the face of their breakups. “Money comes up a lot in my practice, because financial hardships are one of the reasons for divorce," she says. In my previous reporting, I’ve researched quite a bit about just how beneficial it can be for couples to combine finances. But after witnessing their first wave of divorces, many younger people are embracing a different approach. I thought back to the dozens of conversations I’ve had with my divorced friends.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 12, 2024 11:22 UTC