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[Blind Gossip] This well-known married couple lives in a large city on one of the coasts. We’ve told you before about the troubles they have experienced over the years.  We were expecting them to get a divorce.

Well, we have good news! Sort of.

They are NOT getting a divorce.

The marriage is over, but they don’t want the hassle or the publicity of getting a divorce, and they both want to live with the kids full time. So what they are doing is creating two completely separate wings on opposite sides of the house with the kids and a common area in between. Now that they’ve decided that, they fight a lot less, which is good.

So they are married on paper and will act like a married couple in public and will live in the same house but have separate lives. They each have relationships outside of the marriage, but it’s not like it’s an open marriage and they are both discreet about it. I know that sounds weird and contradictory, but it works for them.

So, no divorce for our acting couple! Congratulations?

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Couple:

[Optional] Do you think this arrangement is ideal?

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  2. hvp5ss says

    I don’t know who it is, but I think the arrangement sounds great, to be honest. That’s what I would do. If, you know, I had the kind of money to move into or build a house like that.

  3. shelaur22 says

    CZJ and Douglas? I guess as long as none of their extracurricular relationships make it to the media, whatever.

  4. kimmukwest says

    Ben Stiller/Christine Taylor
    It’s a terrible idea. My brother in-law has a friend with this same sort of arrangment. Husband has the penthouse suite of their luxury apartment building, wife has the next floor down. They have all their fancy cars, boats, huge multimillion dollar company, separate lives and relationships. Daughter is 16 and has been to rehab 3 times with a major coke addiction. They don’t seem to care about anyone, but themselves

  7. PollyMetropolitan says

    The Beckhams

    Optional — if it works for them, why not? One of them will have a jealous partner and move out eventually.

  8. stolidog says

    Sara Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick
    It would be an ideal solution for me, but you’d have to have a pretty big house for that to work ( which the Parker-Brodericks are in the process of building as we speak

  10. nycgirl2014 says

    SJP and Matthew Broderick
    They just bought a huge property in the West Village and its large enough to have your own wing.
    Too confusing for the kids IMO..

  11. blinkandyoumight says

    JEN GARNER / BEN AFFLECK

    this sounds like a GREAT way to screw up your kids. sheesh, jen garner when you gonna wake up? your daughters will always have such a messed up view of men bc of all your doormat expertise.

  12. boyzmom says

    I know people will say it’s Trump and Melania, but I’m going to guess Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. The blind says “kids” several times, and Trump and Melania only have one child.

  15. carriebradshaw says

    Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, They buyed two adjacent townhouses Last year.

  17. Aurelia says

    Couple: Sarah Jessica Parker Matthew Broderick (sp?)
    Optional: Hard to say if it’s ideal but, seems as if they are 100000000% about their children.

  18. DaniJo says

    I would say Julia Roberts and her husband Danny, but he is not an actor. Maybe Brad and Angelina?

  20. kvetro60 says

    I like it. Had friends that actually did something like this. They did divorce but purchased a stand alone adjoining town homes and had a door between. The kids were able to come and go as they pleased. The family took turns with Sunday dinner and everyone got along. I hope this works well for everyone.
    I have no idea who this is

  21. HotTeacher88 says

    I have lived this. No, it isn’t ideal because someone somebody is seeing will get tired of it and demand a move.

  23. NoseyNana2008 says

    Matthew Broderick and SJP
    They’re combining two townhouses into one in NYC.

  27. Insiderher says

    Donald & Melania? The only thing that doesn’t quite add up is blind says “live with the kids,” and the only kid I know living in WH is Barron. Otherwise it makes sense that they’re living apart in the WH. If not them maybe Jared & Ivanka?
    Or Huma & the Weiner. Seems like a political couple to me.
    BTW: I read ( probably here) that Melanie has a female model gf??
    Anyone else hear that?

  28. Insiderher says

    I mostly think it’s POTUS because of cute little blonde boy with his hands over his ears. Thinking about how everyone was worried Barron might’ve heard or seen Kathy Griffin’s be-headed version on his Dad.

  34. amagod121 says

    I think the Smith children are too old (by Scientology standards) to still be at home and the Beckhams are in the UK. The Jolie Pitts have already filed for divorce, right? So I will go with Julie Roberts and her husband, Danny Moder.

    I guess if it works for them and the kids aren’t too confused. At least they will still have mom and dad in the house. Sort of.

  36. GayleStorm says

    Sounds like the Beckhams.
    Heck, if it works for them, why not? I think it’s nice that both parents will actively be in their kid’s lives full time.

  39. Trinidad says

    Sarah j. Parker Mathew Broderick. As long as they are respectful of one another and put their kids above themselves

  41. gossipzillaisback says

    Couple: I’d have guessed Bey and Jay before the “acting couple” line. So I’m at a loss… maybe the Smiths? Even though the blind makes me think that the kids are children, while Jaden and Willow are in their late teens.

    [Optional] Do you think this arrangement is ideal? Actually, I do. It sounds like a great arrangement for the kids, and if the situation calmed down then they should definitely go for it.

  42. LivDizzly says

    Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick
    Undergoing a huge renovation on a new NYC townhouse (enough for 2 separate households)

  44. Lollipopkid says

    Couple: Ben stiller, Christine taylor

    [Optional] Do you think this arrangement is ideal? whatever works… to each their own

  45. LC1216 says

    Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

    Yes…I think this arrangement is ideal.

  46. schmoo says

    ^^ This. They are remodeling and expanding their townhouse in NYC into a mansion.

    Sad. I always loved their story of how they met and was hoping they would be one of the few who made it work.

  47. EaudeParfum says

    Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are putting two townhouses together in New York City probably to avoid each other. Kids not fooled.

  49. Baileygirl says

    Although this sounds like a good idea, it is giving a very bad message to the kids. The girls will accept less than a full commitment from their men and the boys will not commit-EVER. Why should they? The example being set is terrible. It just sounds like they have a long term marriage and they are both questioning “Is that all there is?” Yes, the fireworks have ended but in real love, caring for and standing by your spouse takes its place. There is value in sticking with the commitment.

  50. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Chuckling at the visual of Donald having every other wknd with Barron… would totally put a crimp in his golfing.

  51. KatarinaJ says

    IT IS confusing for kids but in many manners it is ideal. My cousin’s ex bought the house next door. This way they had the kids going back and forth, etc. It worked out well for them. Who are we to say what works for kids? Are kiddos better off with Mom and Dad shuttling them back and forth or living a miserable life. This actually seems quite civilized.

  52. KatarinaJ says

    How and why would they be doing this now when they have 3 1/2 more years in the White House? Makes no sense.

  53. KatarinaJ says

    They have an acrimonious split and aren’t pretending to be together. The world knows they split!

  55. dberlcri says

    Trump and his wife only have one child together. Plus, Trump is under the biggest microscope and couldn’t do the slightest thing “discreetly” without his enemies finding out and gleefully leaking it. For that reason, I wouldn’t guess the Kushners either.

  57. dberlcri says

    Katarina: I knew a divorced couple that had houses next door to each other. That’s probably the best you can do if you can remain civilized enough to be neighbors. It’s better than remaining in a bad marriage just to be near your kids and better than being acrimonious, fighting over custody arrangements and living far apart.

  58. carmen sanjacinto says

    Huge lol at the thought of Donnie “wanting to live with the kids full time.” Pure nonsense, definitely not them.

  59. velmasboytoy says

    Will and Jada! If everyone’s getting along, and the kids are ok, why not?

  60. amagod121 says

    It’s the Becks. I just read that they just put together a country home that has separate his and hers quarters made from barns – of equal size – each with their own kitchen, bedrooms and a courtyard. Then there is a farmhouse in the middle where they can all meet. Sad but practical, I guess.