In college, I had a course in Latin, and one day the word divorce came up. I always figured it came from some root that meant divide. In truth, it comes from divertere, which means to divert.I believe that. All divorce does is divert you, taking you away from everything you thought you knew and everything you thought you wanted and steering you into all kinds of other stuff, like discussions about your mother's girdle and whether she should marry someone else.
In college, the author took a Latin course and encountered the word "divorce." Initially believing it to stem from a root meaning "divide," he discovered it actually derives from "divertere," which translates to "divert." This revelation prompted a deeper reflection on the nature of divorce itself. Rather than simply a separation, it represents a diversion from familiar paths and expectations.
The author suggests that divorce leads individuals away from what they once knew and desired, thrusting them into unexpected discussions and situations, like family dynamics. This involuntary redirection forces a reassessment of relationships and life choices, illuminating the profound impact of such life changes.
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