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The discourse expands into examining how society and mass media influence perceptions of marriage and personal failure. Influencers on TikTok and other platforms, such as Emily Ratajkowski (who shared her own experiences with divorce), advocate that divorce before 30 can be a sign of growth rather than failure. While such advice empowers some, critics point out it can also promote a casual attitude toward marriage that undervalues the importance of effort, sacrifice, and sticking through difficult times.