Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife MacKenzie Scott and I have something in common. We were both 48 when our marriages came to an end after two decades. MacKenzie walked away with $38 billion , while I am yet to officially divorce, and will simply walk away with good memories and three children.

We are two of a growing number of women who find themselves single in midlife. It’s good news for us, as, according to a new report, a third of divorced women say they feel the happiest they’ve ever been .

The big question for anyone who’s contemplating the end of a long-term relationship is: Would I be happier without them? I’ve been separated from my husband for a year, and yes, I’d say I’m pretty happy. Being single in your 40s – after you’ve had children and with perimenopause kicking in – brings a spec

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