Divorce Quotes
Honest words about hard endings.
These divorce quotes are refreshingly candid, admitting that fear of divorce can loom larger than fear of marriage itself, and that the process often brings out stress rather than anyone's best side. Read more in our Separation quotes.
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I'm very lucky, I had a very amicable separation and very amicable divorce, but it was still horrendous.
The mere thought of divorce terrified me. To me, divorce symbolized failure.
Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tone do these divorce quotes generally take?
Mostly candid and reflective, acknowledging real fear and stress around separation while occasionally finding a bit of dark humor in the experience.
Is there a quote about being more afraid of divorce than marriage?
Yes, one person admits their real fear wasn't commitment itself but the possibility of the relationship eventually ending in divorce.
Does any quote mention emotional effects like weight gain?
Yes, one quote connects a period of significant weight gain to the stress and upheaval of going through a divorce at the time.
Is there a lighthearted or unusual divorce story in this collection?
There's a memorable anecdote about receiving an unusually generous, if unexpected, gift as part of a settlement, adding an odd bit of levity to the topic.
Where can I find more quotes about separation and moving on?
Browse our Separation quotes for more on endings and new beginnings after a relationship changes.
