A Divorce Fair

An increasing number of Italian couples are calling it quits and now there’s an event catering to the soon to be single.

Earlier this week Italy held its first divorce fair aimed at helping divorced couples start a new and happy life. Franco Zanetti is the organizer of the fair says smiling and acceptance are key factors to the fair which also offers serious, practical advice for what can often be a dramatic situation. Fair goers can find a little help in areas like planning the divorce, anti-stalking help, financial advice and tips for creating your newly single look.

People can also register for divorce gift lists at department stores in Milan. Similar to a wedding registry this allows people to request items to help them start their new bachelor or bachelorette pad. According to Italian statistics more than one hundred and thirty thousand couples split or got divorced in 2007. This is up more than three years from the previous years surveyed. While the fair might sound a little bit depressing it might bring some relief to a troubled marriage. Or it will make for an awkward situation if you happen to run into your spouse.