Olivia Wilde Says Divorce Isn’t a Tragedy: Do You Agree?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2011/05/05 21:05:22

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"House" star Olivia Wilde told Glamour that, in her experience, divorce is not a tragedy. Her divorce is simply a time to admit that she was unhappy with her life, and a chance to change that and move on to something better.

Sometimes it’s only eight years and it’s great, and you have to know when it ends ... The mark of a good marriage is partnership and continuing to feel inspired by your spouse. I had that with Tao. But the end is not necessarily the tragedy. Staying in a relationship that is no longer working is the tragedy. Living unhappily—that’s the tragedy.

Wilde was 18 when she married Tao Ruspoli in 2003. Ruspoli was 27 at the time. They filed for divorce in February after eight years together.

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Musicman 2011/05/05 22:29:35

No

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For example if you divorce Shnia twain who is talented,beautiful,stacked,and rich.Its not only a tragedy but stupid.
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catbyte21 2011/05/11 20:16:08

Yes

Yes, I agree with her, sometimes it's the best thing to do.

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Jo 2011/05/09 04:50:18

Yes

Divorce, per se is NOT a tragedy, its the parents that use thier kids to hurt each other thats the tragedy. Yes, its sad when a marrige ends, but its NEVER a tragedy when an unhappy does whatever is nesseccary to be a happy. Thats always a good thing; so, no I dont think fer even a second divirce is a tragedy.

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Purple Pinto ~PWCM~JLA 2011/05/07 14:52:49

No

Wow, Olivia. You're a callous one, aren't you? It's a lifetime commitment and it's hard as hell sometimes to keep it together, but if destroying a relationship is like changing your wardrobe, I'm afraid you were never personally and truly invested in it in the first place. Quite shallow.

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Redneck 2011/05/07 12:26:55

No

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Tell that to your children who's world has been torn apart. The worst thing to ever happen to me in my life was when my parents got divorced and thats been 30 years ago. Divorce isn't an option for me, I'd live in a life on hell before I'd divorce my wife, if for nothing else than for the sake of my kids. That said, there does come a point to where the childrens lives will be better without the warfare in the home, but wheather or not that warfare exists is up to the parents. People need to stop thinking about themselves and think like a family.

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kresge to Redneck 2011/05/10 06:25:24

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I agree!! Divorce is not always tragic, but it sure CAN be when children are involved. On the other hand, it adults cannot behave like adults and the homelife has detoriated to the point of violence, then divorce is better than marriage. Best would be if adults would just behave as adults and honor their committments!!

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Redneck to kresge 2011/05/10 06:27:12

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I agree completely!! All to often I hear people carrying on about how they just want to be happy and such. When you have kids, its not about you anymore at all.

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Jen 2011/05/07 07:09:09

No

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"Divorce is not a tragedy" is a very true statement, at least for people who think "marriage doesn't have to be forever" is also a true statement.

I hope for her next husband's sake that she never remarries.

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JoeDinas 2011/05/07 02:38:00

No

its not a tragedy it is when someone is divorced and married like 5 or 6 times

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june_ai 2011/05/06 17:56:38

No

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Yes. Marriage is a big thing, then divorce is a pretty important event too.

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GLaDOS 2011/05/06 17:16:07

Yes

Sometimes it's a comedy. In general, as with most things, it depends on the people in it. Sometimes it can end amicably, then it's not a tragedy. However, sometimes it can be a huge tragedy.

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Tom 2011/05/06 16:50:22

No

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It's a disaster, a failure of the most important relationship in your life.
Doubly so if you have kids.

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Juanb 2011/05/06 16:32:24

No

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Divorce is a huge Tragedy its not just morally hard on kids but its a financial chess game in which the claws come out and you see people at their worse, i don't know what kind of divorce shes talking about the one i know is an emotional roller coaster & a huge tragedy where lawyers take advantage of your situations and make their move like vultures

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MVA 2011/05/06 16:30:43 (edited)

No

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Those of whom don't value marriage in the first place, don't see divorce as a tragedy. Divorce is indeed a tragedy.. especially when children are involved.

Seems most here are just looking at the actual act of 'divorce' itself...... but, it's all about the big picture. Everything that leads up to the divorce is part of the equation.

People talking about how terrible their ex-spouse was... heck, you married them for a reason. And how many sides are there to a story? :-)

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mrdog 2011/05/06 16:26:27

No

But she is the expert ...what do I know.... bark

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FluffyCupcakespanker~PWCM~JLA 2011/05/06 16:26:12

No

Mine was quite a tragedy

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freakgirl 2011/05/06 16:15:26

Yes

its not.....can't wait for mine....

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retrograve 2011/05/06 16:10:37

No

It depends I think. If it makes you so miserable and all you do is fight with each other and it's affecting your health it could probably be a breath of fresh air when you're 'free'. If it probably isn't so mutual and it'd be the complete opposite.

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Barblicious 2011/05/06 14:59:09

Yes

im more of a maybe.. it depends on who you are and what you feel.. divorce is all about the people involved

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kitty 2011/05/06 14:39:31

No

It's never tragic for the one who wants it. Maybe not even for the other partner. But for the kids, no matter how amicable, it's always a tragedy. Of course if you don't have kids, then I agree. Not a tragedy.

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Scott B 2011/05/06 14:25:36

No

Only for yourself. Sounds like she's a selfish bitch. I got divorced and for "me" it was the best thing to get away from my cheating skank whore ex-wife. For my two son's(13 and 17) however, it was NOT good for them. They are now developing several discipline problems in school and other things are happening too.

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Purple ... to Scott B 2011/05/07 14:44:45

I'm so sorry, Scott. I will pray for their well being and for you.

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10997 2011/05/06 13:56:55

Yes

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My parents were separated since I was six until they finally got divorced when I was 12. I was never ever remotely upset about it. They didn't fit together anymore. Actually, I thank god that they got divorced. My life would have been tragic if they were together.

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B 2011/05/06 13:47:47

No

I wouldn't know from personal experience, but everyone I know that has gone through divorce has had a bad time of it. I suppose it would not be tragic if it were mutual and there were no kids involved, but how often does that work?

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Willie 2011/05/06 13:31:08

No

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The tragedy is that people are going into marriage so casually that they feel okay going out of it casually. And still, right now someone is talking about how gays are going to ruin the sanctity of marriage.

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B to Willie 2011/05/06 13:48:55

Hey I'm about a city over from you!

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Willie to B 2011/05/06 13:50:11

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Well, howdy, neighbor!

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B to Willie 2011/05/06 13:58:26

Hello!!! You think it's going to rain again or will we have another beautiful day like yesterday??

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Scott B to Willie 2011/05/06 14:33:22

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I wasn't for gay marriage but my new girlfriend owns a cheering gym and some of her male cheerlearders and coaches are gay. They are all OK guys. Good friends and good people. I am very straight and they don't bother me at all. I like the line that Dennis Miller had while playing a judge in "What Happens in Vegas" when talking to fighting Ashton Kutcher(Jack) and Cameron Diaz(Joy)---- "Gay people aren't ruining the sanctity of marriage, you people are!"

It is so true!!

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MVA to Scott B 2011/05/06 16:40:01

They don't bother you at all? How do you mean? They don't 'hit' on you? Or you can tolerate being in the same room without catching something?

Just thought that was a peculiar statement..... especially when following "I'm very straight."

Is there something you're not telling us?.. haha!

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Scott B to MVA 2011/05/06 16:47:20

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No. The fact that they are gay doesn't matter to me. It is the content of a person's character that matters to me.---- That is what I mean!!!

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bob 2011/05/06 13:19:04

Yes

sometimes the breakup is hard, sometimes it isn't. I know that mine was over and I kept trying for the sake of my son. I was glad that mine was over and I'm softing my views on weather to try marriage again.

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Moejj 2011/05/06 13:00:47

No

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divorce IS a tragedy.

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amanuel 2011/05/06 13:00:46

No

bad girl

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gossip girl 2011/05/06 12:57:06

Yes

if your unhappy......uh! what she said! lol

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will 2011/05/06 12:53:54

No

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Divorce is tragic . i mean letting go of someone you liked is really hard to do. even if people say it is not hard when it all cames right down to it you can't let go of them.

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Zombiecat~Metalhead4Life 2011/05/06 12:28:24

No

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For many it's very heartbreaking and takes a very long time to heal. For a lot of people it's harder than just "admitting your unhappy." I think it's tragic to see so much divorce nowadays.

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Suzy_Q 2011/05/06 11:57:08 (edited)

Yes

Of course, there are always exceptions. But if the decision is mutual, no it's not a tragedy. The era when you *HAD* to stay married for bitter or worse is long gone imho.

[edit] Also, i think there is too much weight put on the word D*I*V*O*R*C*E. It's basically nothing more than finalization of a partnership with financial and other benefits that just didn't work out. Emotions and expectations (betrayal, or a single/handed decision with no room for discussion or reconciliation) make it a tragedy.

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MOMMA THOMAS 2011/05/06 08:26:40

Yes

IF IT'S THE RIGHT THING....

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Myrle Hulme 2011/05/06 08:12:28

No

It can be very tragic for some especially if they loved the person and was betrayed

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carlton999 2011/05/06 08:07:53

Yes

I just saw her on Letterman the other night, she acted like they were still married and having a blast together. didnt event know she was married and now she is getting a divorce.

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