Divorce Humor

Valentine’s Day Puts Jinx on Marriages

Godiva, Tiffany and Telaflora are poised to fill their coffers come Valentine’s Day. Statistics report $14.4 billion is spent on chocolate, $2.2 billion on jewelry and $403 million on flowers. Valentine’s Day is the No. 1 holiday for florists.  Along with these statistics comes alarming data compiled by Avvo.com, a website providing information for the legal and medical professions.  Avvo cites divorce filings skyrocket about 40 percent this time of year. With the number of questions they are asked about divorce up 36 percent.

Top 26 Funniest Break Up and Divorce Movies

Break ups and divorce are not something to laugh about, but there’s no denying that it feels good to find comedy in life, especially during stressful times. Humorous books, stand-up comedy, laughter clubs (yes, they do exist), and funny movies all present an opportunity for you to let go and have some fun.

Don’t let your divorce consume you. Take time to laugh.

There are studies to prove that smiling and laughter help speed up the grieving process. According to a report released by the American Psychological Association, “The expression of genuine positive emotion (particularly Duchenne laughter) during bereavement relates to heightened adjustment on a variety of levels.”