A great article from The Age today, talking about how important it is to make sure you are emotionally ready and looking after yourself when you separate in mid-life.

Gwyneth’s conscious uncoupling actually makes a lot of sense, if you think about it.

“Indeed, one way of moving on is to be nice to your ex. Try to remember that you once loved them. This is especially important if you have a family; no child wants to think their parents loathe each other. It sets up a deep belief that they were the product of something bitter and mean-spirited.”