"Legally Separated"

This term is an acceptable term on tax forms, legal documentations, and is admissible in court. It is also rumored to function like pixie dust with dashes of hopes and dreams on those strained marriages when one's spouse utters the words, "I need some space," or "I just need a break."

Like what, a vacation?

This conversation actually began between a co-worker and I. This person was telling me that the spouse was "unstable and stressed," about their current situation and that they weren't making it easier on each other. They were actually making it worse. Spouse #1 was already looking for places to move....temporally. They had calmly discussed how they would manage seeing the children and how the finances would be handled during this undetermined amount of time throughout their separation. Everything seemed logical and correctly planned out. Spouse #1 needed a break and spouse #2 felt this may be the best thing if that is what the relationship needed. Besides, as long as the kids are being juggled correctly, what else mattered? Well... then I asked a question, that to me, seemed like the most obvious and pretty damn important question.

So, are you guys allowed to date?

The response I got was a blank stare of "huh. I never thought about that."

I would like some studio audience feedback and then Legally Separated pt 2 will return.....for my ULTIMATE response! (exil laugh x2)