More commonplace is “quiet quitting” or “silent divorce” – where couples drift apart emotionally without the headlines or fireworks. Silent divorce often looks like two people sharing a home but living emotionally separate lives. Often, one spouse is genuinely surprised when their partner asks for a separation, unaware that emotional withdrawal has been happening for years. I want to be clear that I am not suggesting divorce is always the solution – families can recover and reconnect, and every situation is unique. She also hosts The Candid Divorce Lawyer podcast.