For those who were locked into The Real Housewives of Atlanta many moons ago, you’ll remember when NeNe Leakes remarried Gregg shortly after their split. I was so confused and questioned how genuine it all was. Having only ever seen such a scenario played out on reality TV, I couldn’t believe it when I met two couples with the exact same experience.

Hearing their stories got me thinking about marriage in a more profound way. It’s so much more than just a legal contract; the individuals in the relationship have something together that truly can never be replicated. It made me understand that although a couple can formally end their union, that can actually be the start of something better for them – together – rather than the finish line that we all assume.