My Copycat Divorce Went Wrong

Summary

I spent my entire life following my best friend’s lead. Wherever she went, I followed.

She applied for civil service jobs, so did I.

She quit to start her own business, so I joined her company.

She got married, so I married his brother.

She got a divorce, so I went straight home and asked for one, too.

With bloodshot eyes, she grabbed me by the neck and yelled, "I didn't actually go through with it! Why the hell did you divorce?"

I replied, "If you leave, I leave. We’ve been best friends for thirty years—when have I ever lagged behind?"