Let's bring Feminism Back
I'm fine with the downvotes, but I think we need to give these women some grace during what is probably one of the hardest periods of their—and their families'—lives.
Some of the discourse here is starting to enforce a pretty archaic idea: that a woman's ultimate achievement is getting married, and staying married means she "won." Funny how we don't talk about the huzzbands that way.
Marriage is not an accomplishment badge, and divorce is not a failing grade.
Staying in a troubled marriage for the optics doesn't make someone "the winner" or, as someone here put it, "a miracle." Sometimes the brave choice is admitting something isn't working and choosing a different life.
These women aren't making that choice lightly. They have children and entire families whose lives are changing with theirs.
So maybe before we declare their mothers "losers" for not staying miserable, we could retire the idea that Mrs. is a higher rank than Ms.
Let's bring back judging Housewives for what actually matters: terrible fashions, inexplicable business ventures, and crimes against friendship.