42, separated. Anyone else feel like they’re starting Act II or even Act III in their 40s?

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created by AttractiveNuisance82 on 03/02/2025 at 15:31 UTC

4096 upvotes, 308 top-level comments (showing 25)

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Comment by UngregariousDame at 03/02/2025 at 15:49 UTC

63 upvotes, 3 direct replies

Hear me out, everyone gets a sabbatical from their life every 10 years for 6 months. Just a factory reset, decompress and recharge, I feel good about this plan.

Comment by Ok_Routine_3875 at 03/02/2025 at 15:54 UTC

17 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Yeah, just recently separated and boy is this difficult

Comment by ThreeDollarYeti at 03/02/2025 at 15:58 UTC

16 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Divorced and widowed by 42. I think I’m on Act V or VI at this point. Embrace the adventure

Comment by [deleted] at 03/02/2025 at 15:57 UTC

14 upvotes, 3 direct replies

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Comment by hdman81 at 03/02/2025 at 15:42 UTC

10 upvotes, 2 direct replies

100% I’m in the same boat. 17yr marriage

Comment by Legitimate-Neat1674 at 03/02/2025 at 15:43 UTC

8 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Hey nice pic

Comment by Alternative-Ad-8151 at 03/02/2025 at 15:44 UTC

8 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Every day is a new day. Keep working on you, love and accept yourself right where you're at, and you're on your way. Beautiful skin and smile from a fellow 40 something lady! 💛

Comment by shadowlarx at 03/02/2025 at 16:10 UTC

7 upvotes, 3 direct replies

I feel like my life is a deleted scene.

Comment by Mrwolfieuk at 03/02/2025 at 15:45 UTC

4 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Hi I feel i may be starting again soon also I'm 43

Comment by x0114x at 03/02/2025 at 18:53 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Keep living your life. Don’t let anyone tell you what or how to live. You own your future now. Enjoy it.

Comment by Efficient-Flan-350 at 03/02/2025 at 15:48 UTC

8 upvotes, 2 direct replies

As a separated woman in her 40s what would you say the best way for a younger man to approach you? Asking for myself and another older woman

Comment by Low_Sheepherder_382 at 03/02/2025 at 15:48 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

In the same boat, 48 here. Looking forward to it being finalized. 🥳

Comment by somethingsmartduh at 03/02/2025 at 15:54 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

The hits keep rolling

Comment by spirotetramat at 03/02/2025 at 16:18 UTC

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Married at 30, divorced at 34, remarried at 36, first child at 40, and she turned 2 a few months ago. It’s okay, we all figure things out at different speed.

You got this!

Comment by Bubbly_Direction302 at 03/02/2025 at 16:04 UTC

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Yep. Went through it a couple years ago (after 19 years with my ex) and honestly still working my way through some of the hurdles. It’s challenging at times but to find my own happiness and peace it has been worth it

Comment by QuietSecret4843 at 03/02/2025 at 16:16 UTC

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1000%

Comment by nicwolff84 at 04/02/2025 at 01:47 UTC

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For the last year and a half. I could use a break from it.

Comment by Captainrhythm at 04/02/2025 at 01:49 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I had to start act II a little earlier, 35, but honestly, those 5 years got gobbled up trying to rebuild, so maybe it was act I part II, and now at 40 it’s finally act II.

Comment by RebootRyu at 04/02/2025 at 07:18 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

42 as well and in the process of getting a divorce after 13 years. Despite the pain, I finally feel like I can be myself again. It is like starting a new act in the story of life.

Comment by SpookyIsAsSpookyDoes at 03/02/2025 at 15:49 UTC

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I absolutely did. Long marriage ended at 42, I was not prepared for that, at all. 2 years later and I'm finally coming into my own and officially a firm believer that everything does happen for a reason. Sending you positive vibes all the same!