Divorced

Sarah and Tom had been married for over a decade when things started to go downhill. They'd had their fair share of ups and downs, but this time it seemed different. They'd been arguing more than usual, and the love they'd once felt for each other had faded away. After much discussion and reflection, they decided to get a divorce.

It wasn't an easy decision, but they both knew it was the right one. They wanted to keep things as civil as possible, for the sake of their two young children. They both agreed to split custody of the kids, and they agreed to be respectful towards each other throughout the process.

But the divorce was still hard on everyone involved. Sarah struggled with the idea of being a single mom, and Tom had a hard time adjusting to life without his family. Their kids, Jake and Lily, didn't understand what was going on and often asked when their parents would get back together.

Sarah and Tom both tried to move on, but it wasn't easy. Sarah started dating again, but she found it difficult to trust anyone after the betrayal she felt from her marriage falling apart. Tom, on the other hand, threw himself into work and tried to avoid thinking about his failed marriage altogether.

Years went by, and the pain started to fade. Sarah found someone who made her feel happy again, and Tom had finally accepted that his marriage was over. They both had their own lives now, but they still remained connected through their children.

One day, Sarah and Tom found themselves sitting together at one of their kid's soccer games. They started talking, and before they knew it, hours had passed. They reminisced about their past, and for a moment, it felt like they were back in their old life.

As they said goodbye, Tom turned to Sarah and said, "I know we didn't work out, but I'm grateful for the time we had together. We may not have been meant to be, but I'll always cherish the memories we made."

Sarah smiled, tears welling up in her eyes. "Me too," she said. "We may not be together anymore, but we still have something special between us."

From that day forward, Sarah and Tom started to rebuild their friendship. They talked more often and even hung out with each other from time to time. They were able to let go of the past and focus on the present. And while they knew they could never go back to the way things were, they were happy to have each other in their lives again.

As for their children, they were overjoyed to see their parents getting along so well. They didn't understand the complexities of their parent's past, but they were happy to see their mom and dad being friends again.

In the end, Sarah and Tom's divorce had been a painful experience, but it had also taught them the value of forgiveness and moving forward. It showed them that even though their marriage had failed, their love for each other had never truly disappeared. And who knows, maybe someday they'll find a new kind of love with each other, one that's based on friendship and respect, rather than romance.