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<\/a>Taking \u201cdivorce selfies\u201d is becoming increasingly popular among divorcing couples. The trend signals a shift to more amicable splits for the sake of the children involved and encourages a healthy approach to what can be a stressful, emotional process.<\/p>\nCanadian couple Shannon and Chris Neuman filed for divorce at a Calgary, Alberta, courthouse on 8\/27\/2015. They took a selfie together afterwards and posted it on social media to commemorate the end to their 11-year marriage. The photo has been shared more than 36,000 times on Facebook since then.<\/p>\n
Although the couple has been lauded for setting a positive example for co-parents, they have also been criticized for seemingly celebrating their divorce. In the accompanying caption, Shannon Neuman explained that she and her ex-husband were smiling in the photo because they knew they were doing \u201csomething extraordinary\u201d for their two children. She wrote, \u201cWe have respectfully, thoughtfully and honorably ended our marriage in a (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Taking \u201cdivorce selfies\u201d is becoming increasingly popular among divorcing couples. The trend signals a shift to more amicable splits for the sake of the children involved and encourages a healthy approach to what can be a stressful, emotional process. Canadian…<\/span><\/p>\n