On average, about one out of every two marriages in the United States of America ends in divorce.
That may come as a depressing shock to fans of being in love.
But perhaps you’ll be comforted to know that many of these same couples that split are on solid enough terms that they pose for a selfie immediately after signing the paperwork.
Oh, yes, divorce selfies are now a trend.
Some are happy. Some are angry. Some are very, very awkward.
Scroll around below to see former husbands and wives pose for the camera together, one final time…
You Can’t Please Everyone
But one half of this former couple looks psyched to be free.
Or Maybe You Can Please Everyone
Both customers here look pretty satisfied, don’t they?
A Sense of Humor to The End
Reads the caption to this photo: “Typical us, we accidentally wore the same shirt to divorce court. Divorce final today, but I’ll always love this man.”
Let’s Never Speak of This Again
I’ve already forgotten you.
Some Things are for the Best
Reads this caption: “After 6 years of separation, we are officially divorced! #divorceselfie #getalongbetternowthanwhenwelivedtogether #amicabledivorce #finallygotaroundtoit #ievenlikehisgirlfriend.”
We Aren’t Sure How to Feel
So we’ll go for both emotions.
Say Cheese?
No? Do you want to say anything at all? Not verbally? Okay then!
This One May Require an Explanation
So here it is: “D’day was classy. It was full of hugs, giggles and high fives. I’m so lucky to call this guy my best friend. He deserves nothing but the world. Cheers, Matty. Oh! And then we met Bill Murray. #divorceselfie #billmurray #charleston #newbeginnings.”
Quite the Perspective
Check out this caption: “We went to court and got divorced today, and then went out for a beer and a selfie. Totally normal, right? Seems appropriate because nothing we’ve ever done is normal. I’m grateful to this guy for 25 sometimes good, sometimes not-so-good, years together. We raised each other from adolescence to adulthood and then made two beautiful children we love like crazycakes. Instead of being disappointed that our choice to be together didn’t last forever, we choose to accept that sometimes good things fall irreparably apart, to be thankful for the adventures we had, to look forward to the new and exciting ways we will grow as individuals and in other relationships, and to commit to a lifelong friendship and coparenting partnership.”
Happy Valentine’s Day, Ex-Sweetie!
“After 16 years, we finally gave each other the perfect #ValentinesDay #anniversary gift… A #divorce #divorceselfie #single #singlemomlife #friendship #life #joco #clerkofcourt #valentines #stillfriends #lol.”
Yup, It’s a #DivorceSelfie!
“We are officially un-married. Here’s to the most friendly, respectful, and loving split imaginable. We smile not because it’s over, but because it happened. #divorceselfie.”
Cheers!
To our life together and our impending life apart!
Two Thumbs Up
“we still make a great team. Glad to be friends.”
That Crop, Though
What? No one said a divorce selfie had to feature both parties, right?
Let’s Party!
And not worry about anyone yelling at us if we come home late!
Look! No Ring!
“Got a #divorce today. Live tweeted about it, too, @hthrhllywd. So modern. Forever wasn’t as long as we had anticipated but it was a beautiful trip we took. I think this is what unconditional love looks like. It didn’t work for us but we are still hopeless romantics and I wouldn’t change a thing. I trained him super well, but sorry ladies, he’s already taken. As for me, I’m going cat shopping. #lessonsinlove #divorceselfies #transformationtuesday #divorceselfie #happilydivorced #newnormal #ontheprowl #canwestillbefriends #idontevenlikecats.”
Court is Now in Session
Sometimes, it’s nice to hear those words.
Proud to Present…
“Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the newly divorced Mr. Johnson and Ms. Johnson. #divorceselfie #lezbro4life #love #bff.”
The Final, Happy Nail
“Divorce is final. Think we get along better now then when we where married. #itsofficial #divorceselfie #stillfriends #timeforcoffee.”