Arianna Huffington Proudly Introduces New Section: 'HuffPost Divorce'
This is surely going to make some mouths drop wide open.
Liberal internet publisher Arianna Huffington on Monday proudly introduced a new section to her website called "HuffPost Divorce":
I've been single, I've been married, and I've been divorced. And getting divorced was the hardest of the bunch -- at least in terms of finding a way to be happily divorced (and, yes, there is such a thing!).
That's why I'm so excited about the launch of HuffPost Divorce. Inspired by HuffPost editor-at-large Nora Ephron, who knows a thing or two about the subject (see Heartburn), our newest section will tackle the topic from many angles, providing insight, resources, community, and some comic relief to those impacted by what Nora, in her new book, calls the Big D.
Yep. You read that right. An entire section talking about divorce:
Our goal is to produce a fast, fearless, highly interactive guide to the profound changes divorce brings to families, friendships, careers, and finances -- to say nothing of the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of those going through it. We'll bring you all the latest divorce news, plus fresh takes from our Divorce group bloggers.
So whether you are divorced, divorcing, or just curious about how others manage the complexities of divorce, check out HuffPost Divorce. Breaking up is hard to do... but reading about it isn't.
Monday's featured articles included:
- The D Word
- Is Facebook Leading To More Divorce?
- The First Steps To A Healthy Divorce
- Trust Me Dad, You Need A Prenup!
- Your Divorce Mission Statement
- Sex, Beer and Okinawa -- My First Date After Divorce
- Happily Divorced Ever After
- Women On Top: Are Successful Women More Likely To Divorce?
- Wife Turns Up Dead After Divorce Law Changes In Her Favor
Makes you want to take two drinks and call your lawyer in the morning, doesn't it? So does recent data finding America leads the world in divorce rate at almost 5 per 1000 people.
Exit question: does a section specifically devoted to this subject increase the number of divorces by not only glamorizing the process and the outcome but also further removing what used to be a negative stigma attached to marital failure?
Or am I just hopelessly old-fashioned?
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Libfail #101919
Submitted by Tenebrous on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 12:01am.
It is typically liberal to assume that divorce is as interesting as marriage, and only a liberal would try to glamorize divorce (or abortion or mass murder or jihad for that matter), by making what is obviously something painful and destructive out to be trendy and fun.
Visions and Principles blog
She's styling herself as the
Submitted by motherbelt on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 12:11am.
She's styling herself as the Martha Stewart of Divorce.
And she thinks people want to read about it.
That's just sick.
Oh, but this is just the beginning!
Submitted by Mike Bratton on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 3:44pm.
First, it's HuffPost Divorce, but soon to be followed by:
All of these will feature interactive guides, providing insight, resources, community, and some comic relief! As if Arianna's not the personification of comic relief...
--Mike
A few more, Mr. Bratton...
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 5:44pm.
And last, but not least:
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
HuffPost Moonbattery Huff
Submitted by Beukeboom on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 10:50am.
Lots of people divorce
Submitted by shawn. on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 12:16am.
Democrats and republicans alike. Not a big fan of HuffPo, but having support with others that are in the same boat as you is not so bad.You want to re-read what you
Submitted by motherbelt on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 12:19am.
You want to re-read what you just wrote?
Sure I will MB
Submitted by shawn. on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 12:40am.
I read it. Divorce is hard and trying to look at the lighter side of it and knowing other people are in the same boat is not so bad.
Since you want me to re read, how about you re read something you wrote
"I give up. Shawn wins. I will no longer respond when he starts defending this trash. He's all yours. And anyone else's who wants to waste his or her time."
No Biggie MB. Respond to me when you like. Couldn't stay away for even a week though huh? ;-)
Divorce
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 2:56am.
Just sad.
I wouldn't wish divorce on my worst enemy.
Well, maybe I would have wished it on my step-mom. The second time, obviously.
Leave it to Zsa Zsa to come up with something so totally stupid.
NS....that exit question....sorry, it's just wrong, and your premise just pisses me off.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Re: exit question
Submitted by KC Mulville on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 2:57am.
Funny this should come up today ... my wife and I are celebrating nineteen years of marriage this very day. I think I considered divorce once, when she accidentally turned off the Eagles' game, but that was about it. I have four children, all of whom I love, and I actually enjoy being around them. They don't hate being around mom and dad, and we actually laugh more than we yell.
We've had tough times. We have call waiting so that we know who to avoid answering. Haven't had three dimes to rub together (by the way, why would people rub coins?). We have everything but money.
The idea of throwing all that away in divorce, and celebrating it on a website ... nope, I just don't understand that.
KC...My wife
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 3:13am.
My wife and I just celebrated our twentieth. Ironically, the only time I considered divorce was when she accidentally turned on an Eagles game.
I haven't checked out this new HuffPo department, but since it is one of the few sites I surf fairly regularly, I'm sure I'll look it over soon. I seriously doubt it will celebrate the dissolution of marriages--any marriage. Although it is an unfortunate, and all too frequent occurrence, divorce is nonetheless a reality affecting millions. And I think, and hope, your characterization is a bit premature.
Jer
Random thoughts
Submitted by KC Mulville on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 11:01am.
Congrats on the 20, by the way.
I read Huffington's introduction. Two observations:
It leads me back to my old argument against The Mary Tyler Moore Show. At the show's finale, Mary gave a little speech, in which she said that her "family" is just a group of people who makes her feel less alone and really loved. Well, No it isn't. Feelings of love are certainly part of it, but a family is so much more. Family is taking out the trash. Family is tradition. Family is saying no, you can't go out tonight. Family is having fun on a trip. Family is punishing children for bad behavior. Family is all of that, no matter how you "feel" about one another. Family is how you live together, a way of life that's based on unwavering commitment.
I deny ... no, stronger, I rebel ... against the idea that you can have a real family without marriage at the center. Living together and living as one is what family is all about, and it all centers on the fact that mom and dad are together. That's what marriage is -- living together as one.
That's not to say that divorced people don't love their children, or that they can't all have a strong relationship. When a marriage breaks down, it's good that they make the best relationship possible. But consider the case of a man who got a woman pregnant, but never married nor lived together with them nor ever contacted them. Is that a family? No. Living together as one is at the heart of what family is. You can't have a marriage-less family. Without a marriage, you can have relationships between children and parents, but they're separate relationships.
As far as the Huffington Post site is concerned, if it's just a website where a bunch of people share experiences and how they make the best of it, then the website might be helpful. That would be a good thing. But if it tries to argue that you can have marriage-less families, then it's an ideological disaster.
25 years in June 2011 for my
Submitted by Beukeboom on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 10:52am.
25 years in June 2011 for my wife and me.
sad
Submitted by amyshulk on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 7:54am.
"Exit question: does a section specifically devoted to this subject increase the number of divorces by not only glamorizing the process and the outcome but also further removing what used to be a negative stigma attached to marital failure?" Yep. Just like single mothers, out of wedlock children, gays, etc. - while at the same time, attacking faith to destroy the family unit. The end game? More people who then *need* to be taken care of by our oh so benevolent government.Ronald Reagan
Not a HuffPo reader but...
Submitted by bkeyser on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 10:11am.
maybe someone who is can fill us in on this important detail: Must you be such a b!tch that your ex-husband swears off women and switches to men in order to comment? Or is is open to just anyone either suffering through -or contemplating a divorce?
And for Jer, above, who said: "I seriously doubt it will celebrate the dissolution of marriages--any marriage." I would hope not. But your side doesn't always put a lot of emphasis on traditional social issues. Hopefully it'll have more tact then these folks.