In some instances, alimony has become akin to a social-welfare program provided by working women to their ex-husbands.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Divorce is expensive. I used to joke they were going to call it 'all the money,' but they changed it to 'alimony.' It's ripping your heart out through your wallet.
Alimony is the curse of the writing class.
You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony.
We do know the welfare system, starting in the '60s, basically encouraged the dissolution of marriage, encouraged families to separate in order to get the benefits.
Most women outlive their spouses. Divorce remains at record rates. It's important for a woman to be able to control her finances.
A divorce is like an amputation: you survive it, but there's less of you.
A divorcee is a women who got married so she didn't have to work, but now works so she doesn't have to get married.
Divorce is the one human tragedy that reduces everything to cash.
Divorce is a game played by lawyers.
Alimony is like buying oats for a dead horse.