21 century divorce

I am frequently asked by my computer whether I would like to be Facebook friends with my X, or to link with him on Linked In. Rightmove allows me to see inside the flat he has rented and know what he pays - should I chose to. And whether I like it or not, my diary has thoughtfully popped up and reminded me that tomorrow is our anniversary. (And I think I will not interfere - let it remind me again next year as a useful yardstick of how far I''ve come.)

Which got me thinking, what are the pros and cons of divorce in the 21 century, as opposed to in earlier times? And what might the future bring to make things easier?

I have one to start the ball rolling:

Marriage should be a contract like any other, which can be freely entered into and under certain conditions, ended by either party - this we have already achieved. But when marrying, there should be no talk of ''till death us do part''. It sets up unrealistic expectations and I suspect simply leads to more deceit and heartbreak and possibly more complacency.

If I had entered my marriage with the slightest suspicion that it could end before death did us part I would have taken steps to protect myself. That would have been good for me, my children and arguably even my marriage.

Nice one

Or

Five yearly contracts
Or
The leaver pays damages for emotional turmoil


Ha
D

Being caught out in more than 10 material lies becomes a hanging offence. Half that and a bit of nose stretching to warn others.