How silly of me to equate the History-Maker with the Historian! Yet to get to the point, there is nothing wrong in being divorced or leaving employment or a relation under difficult circumstances. But a prudent person would not talk about the former or related situation - positively or negatively unless absolutely needed. If for academic or other reasons one recounts or writes anything related, then rules of "full disclosure" would require the author to be upfront and disclose the existence and nature of the relation. The existence of a relation may be positive like a research grant or paid invitation to speak or paid travel expenses or anything that could influence the opinion of the author. It is for the listeners or readers to make that judgment of the influence the relation may have on the contents. Most important the author has to be upfront candid, which in itself speaks volumes. Regards, GL
