In 2023, Belle Burden, a granddaughter of Babe Paley, published an essay in the New York Times Modern Love column called, "Was I Married to a Stranger?" It's a question a lot of people ask themselves after a divorce, so the column went very viral and a book deal followed. Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage published in January, and quickly became the must-read book of 2026. It's part processing and part cautionary tale, especially to women, about being active players in their own finances, and clear about their marital finances. Alicia explores the story and some of the pushback it has received.Get your copy here: Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage (bookshop.org)SponsorsUpgrade your every day! Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to ⁠Quince.com/DUNNE⁠. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and UK, too!Vinted. See what’s hiding in your closet – you might be surprised how much you can earn with Vinted! Download the Vinted app for free to start listing with no seller fees, and for a limited time, enjoy free shipping in the US.All sources can be found at ⁠doneanddunne.com⁠.Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠!To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices