The Unspoken Expectations of Post Divorce Intimacy The recent trend of online discussions surrounding sex after divorce has brought to light a peculiar phenomenon: the expectation that individuals, particularly men, will bounce back from heartbreak with ease and enthusiasm.
A letter to Slate's advice column highlights this issue, as a friend struggling to find love after an ugly divorce is suggested to be given a "boost" in the form of a sex worker.
The assumption that post divorce intimacy requires a professional facilitator raises eyebrows and speaks to a deeper societal narrative.