conscious uncoupling

noun

1. the ending of a romantic relationship or marriage in a respectful, positive, and constructive way.

Other Words From

• consciously uncouple verb (used without object) consciously uncoupled consciously uncoupling

Word History and Origins

Origin of conscious uncoupling¹

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

This conscious uncoupling was a big deal because WTF is that even.

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She infamously replaced the word “divorce” with her self-proclaimed term “conscious uncoupling.”

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Not since Gwyneth Paltrow's “conscious uncoupling” has one term been so intriguing, and so enigmatic.

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Even without children, “conscious uncoupling” makes sense for the newly single, says Laurent.

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Instead, done properly, “conscious uncoupling” can ensure families are not broken by divorce.

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