Emily V. Gordon

I have multiple tattoos.

— Emily V. Gordon

I'm not an actress. I'm a writer.

— Emily V. Gordon

Sometimes, I hate-watch television.

— Emily V. Gordon

Love is a good thing.

— Emily V. Gordon

Post-divorce, the world can feel harsh and full of jagged edges.

— Emily V. Gordon

Without knowing your own history, you are doomed to repeat it.

— Emily V. Gordon

Never marry because it seems like what you should do.

— Emily V. Gordon

I think it's lovely when people are more involved in local politics.

— Emily V. Gordon

Cheating is very rarely about the actual act of being with another person.

— Emily V. Gordon

Nothing makes a girl feel as unsexy as divorce.

— Emily V. Gordon

Parents go to sleep early. This is universal.

— Emily V. Gordon

Things can be tough even when surrounded by nice Pottery Barn stuff.

— Emily V. Gordon

I have a pretty intense work ethic. If something's not done, I cannot let go until I get it done.

— Emily V. Gordon

Far from 'rotting my brain,' as I was often told would happen, TV helped me feel less alone at a time when…

— Emily V. Gordon

Women compete, compare, undermine, and undercut one another - at least, that is the prevailing notion of how we interact.

— Emily V. Gordon

Sometimes new spouses don't fully process the commitment they've made until after the deal is done, and then they panic.

— Emily V. Gordon

Get married wherever you like, make accommodations for the people you love so they can attend, and forget about the people who…

— Emily V. Gordon

It's absolutely amazing to me that anyone allowed their children to watch 'The Ren & Stimpy Show' in the '90s; it's dark,…

— Emily V. Gordon

When we each focus on being the dominant force in our own universe rather than invading other universes, we all win.

— Emily V. Gordon

No matter how you handle alcohol at your wedding, you will most likely be upsetting someone.

— Emily V. Gordon

Ghosts of Marriages Past can haunt many aspects of a new relationship - your expectations of what a man should do, how…

— Emily V. Gordon

There's nothing like listening to the drone of QVC's always-bubbly pitchwomen, as they try to move loose-fitting tunics with 'just the right…

— Emily V. Gordon

Sometimes we put so much effort into things we're doing, like dating or wedding planning, that we don't stop to think about…

— Emily V. Gordon

Nothing makes me feel more mushy and full of love for my husband than going back and looking at our flirtation unfolding…

— Emily V. Gordon

People get married for a wide array of reasons and have all sorts of expectations of how marriage will change the relationship.…

— Emily V. Gordon

You didn't have to know anything about show business to appreciate the characters' humor, because at its heart, 'Party Down' was about…

— Emily V. Gordon

When I was young and less wise, I thought that being a feminist meant being independent. It meant not sacrificing your needs…

— Emily V. Gordon

You're not a victim of your divorce. What you decide to do with yourself and your personal life after your marriage ends…

— Emily V. Gordon

Your life story is a gift, and it should be treated as such.

— Emily V. Gordon

That's part of what a relationship is: you don't experience things in the same way.

— Emily V. Gordon

Do remember to pick your battles when you start parenting your stepchildren.

— Emily V. Gordon

There is no level of professional rejection that can compare to almost dying.

— Emily V. Gordon

I think it's always good to get into your partner's mindset.

— Emily V. Gordon

Stays at the in-laws' aren't inherently sexy.

— Emily V. Gordon

I'm a mental-health advocate big time, so I think it's great when depression is a thing that's discussed out in the open,…

— Emily V. Gordon

Holiday food is rich and indulgent. Going-home-to-see-family food is richer and even more indulgent.

— Emily V. Gordon

People all want and need different emotional responses - some people like to be talked down when they're angry; some people want…

— Emily V. Gordon

If a show is a critical success but a ratings flop, I assume that people are just championing the show because it…

— Emily V. Gordon

Burlesque dancing didn't solve all my post-divorce problems, but what it did do was force me to court myself for a little…

— Emily V. Gordon

Women are encouraged to go on an emotional journey of self-care after a divorce, while men are expected to need help learning…

— Emily V. Gordon