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I don't look upon my divorces as mistakes. Those marriages…

“I don't look upon my divorces as mistakes. Those marriages were right for the Bess that made that decision at that time.” quote by Bess Myerson
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“I don't look upon my divorces as mistakes. Those marriages were right for the Bess that made that decision at that time.”

Bess Myerson

About This Quote

Divorces are viewed as appropriate decisions for the person at that time, not as mistakes.

In simple terms: Divorces were right for her then.

Key Takeaway

Accept past choices as context‑bound.

Themes

relationships self‑acceptance growth

Mood

reflective empowering

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • personal reflection
  • life planning
  • legal advice

Key Concepts

psychology life stages

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reframe past decisions?
  • What lessons did each marriage teach?
A Different Perspective

Societal stigma may still label them as failures.

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