My brother just came over to tell me that he is getting a divorce.

[dorothy]

They have been married for 25 years! I thought they were the happiest couple of the planet. I don't even know what to say, I am just stunned, sad, and a bit in denial.

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

They have been married for 25 years! I thought they were the happiest couple of the planet. I don't even know what to say, I am just stunned, sad, and a bit in denial.

I'm so sorry, Dorothy. That is very sad news.

[jacqui in mo]

So sad & sorry for you & them.

[Sparkle]

They have been married for 25 years! I thought they were the happiest couple of the planet. I don't even know what to say, I am just stunned, sad, and a bit in denial.

I'm sorry, Dorothy. It's always so shocking when something like this happens. (((Dorothy)))

[kalanamak]

but on the other hand, the fact they were polite and mannerly to the point you didn't know there was a problem is good, too. Who likes a Battling Betty and Bruce in the family?
Here's hoping it can all be civil. When my ex and I divorced, I sent out a note (which he highly approved of) making it clear there was no beating or cheating or monkey business and that we had no intention of it becoming rude. They say marriage is the union that always ends in sorrow. I didn't even get the relief of "I'm finally rid of the b@st@*%" because he wasn't one.
Here's also hoping any kids chug along through this okay. Civility is very important for them.

[Blue Hen]

OMG, I'm about to celebrate my 25th, toward the end of this month,........

I would be shocked and floored and in wonder...........

We were just talking about the next many years...........

((((((((((((to them))))))))))))))