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    manchops: I'm. Just. Sad. and also weirdly? feel like they did all of this for the right reasons and we could all possibly learn something from it. And. Sad. more »
    MisterHippity: Is she getting back together with Barry Bostwick, I wonder? more »
    MisterHippity: Oh, bummer. I like them both. Well, I don't know them personally. But you know what I mean ... more »
    raincoaster: Well, technically (as Miss Manners would confirm) if you're never married you never have to announce your separation. In fact, you don't have to do th... more »
    jennyjammy: something is screaming to me late in life lezzi for little suzie heartbreaker more »
    marciax3: So, do we throw money to them or walk by and pretend you can't hear the sweet music? more »
    Dominant Glee Club:   more »
    BxgrlJeri: did a gay marriage break them up? I bet it did. more »
    hack-a-rific: Noooooooooooooooooo! more »
    anyonecanwhistle: This is wrong. it is also wrong that I should spend time commenting on relationships of people I've never met, but... ah well... I would have expected... more »
    HaysiFantayzee: Ha! I got laid off so I don't have to do this anymore. I'll bet those people feel like idiots for still having a job. more »
    get the buttah: Good for them. One of the most difficult hurdles in a long-term relationship, is admitting when it no longer works for you. One gets so comfy, even in... more »
    euterpe35: I'd venture a guess: They separated in summer, but decided to keep it quiet in case they got back together. Maybe now they realize it's not going to... more »
    phlox✔: Damn it, Janet! more »
    rledrialmder: Is a tranist a transgendered person who plays keyboards? (In sick transit, Gloria, Monday.) more »
    HughJackmanOffForMoney: I love fiddling with my handheld device! I would never do it in the middle of a train station though. more »
    honey's dead: I'm SHOCKED. I'm heartbroken. I'm on my way with open arms, Tim. more »
    TroisFilles: Well at least they didn't mess with the sanctity of marriage. The conservs can give thanks for that. Actually, I respect their keeping the news priva... more »
    Matt Cherette: What's gonna happen when Olbermann books both of them on the same night? more »
    jimstoic: That's what happens if you live together before getting married! more »
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