When a couple decides to divorce, they should inform both sets of pare…

P. J. O'Rourke
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When a couple decides to divorce, they should inform both sets of parents before having a party and telling all their friends. This is not only courteous but practical. Parents may be very willing to pitch in with comments, criticism, and malicious gossip of their own to help the divorce along. ✨ P. J. O'Rourke (1983). Modern manners, Dell Books
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