“No sane girl should dream about marriage. It’s oppressive to women.”
“In the 1950s maybe.” Elle paused at the Thrift store window. “Marriage is a public declaration of love.”
“Really? Half the high school is married then. Would be right for divorce to be a public declaration of not love.”
“Divorce doesn’t always mean people don’t love each other.”
“It’s all about wanting the government to recognize voluntary family. And we all know family does not require love. There’s no divorce with real family.”
“Sister, I love you and I’m sorry about you and Joe.”
“He is dead to me.”
This post inspired by Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneer photo challenge. Check out her blog to join the fun.
CG Express 
Divorce generate bitterness in people. Nicely done
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That’s life.
Facts wisely communicated in story.
Here’s my story-
Are You There? – Anita
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Thank you Anita! I appreciate the comment.
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As a retired therapist, I find this excellent post both sad and realistic. Your writing is outstanding, and the truth of the conversation is quite real. Which is what makes me sad.
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Thank you for your comment. You have encouraged me (about writing) and thankfully the conversation is purely fiction.
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Lots of issues touched on here in a lively and engaging dialogue. Good ending that ties it all together beautifully.
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Thanks Margaret. People are complicated and sometimes their words give a glimpse into that.
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I feel sorry for how the split has colored her world in dark shades. One day she may see light again.
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I have several friends who identify their X’s by number: X-1, X-2, X-etc. One has an X-redux. I wonder if Joe will be assigned a number some day. I enjoyed this. 🙂
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Thanks Bill, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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What a mixture of emotions Elle’s sister is experiencing, as she tries to come to terms with her divorce from Joe. You’ve very effectively used the contrast between a reasoned, if extreme, view of marriage, and the grief she now feels. Well done!
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I liked the way you bring out her backstory right at the end
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Thanks Neil.
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I think she’s taking the split with Joe quite badly…
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Yes, indeed she is.
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