"I met my ex-husband about 30 years ago when we were both working abroad. We were dating for six months and then I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I was in my mid-twenties at the time."
"We'd had a few rows and arguments, and we ended up having a massive row one night. We split up. I lived with my parents for a while. Not long after, he came back to Ireland too, we got back together and bought a house."
A woman in her mid-50s shares her personal journey of marriage and divorce spanning three decades. She met her ex-husband while working abroad and became pregnant after six months of dating. Following initial conflicts and a separation, they reconciled, returned to Ireland together, and purchased a home. The couple raised two children to adulthood before eventually divorcing. Her account illustrates how relationships evolve through various challenges, separations, and reconciliations, ultimately leading to the decision to end the marriage.
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