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Yale Grads' Commencement Speech Reveals Heartfelt Breakup Struggles

5/24/2025

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Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold, Yale graduates of 2018, delivered a memorable commencement speech that subtly revealed their relationship woes. Returning to their childhood homes, they grappled with a sense of lost independence. Their humorous breakup routine masked a deeper longing for the camaraderie and structure of college life, leaving them disillusioned with the realities of adulthood.

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Story summary

Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold, Yale graduates of 2018, delivered a memorable commencement speech that subtly revealed their relationship woes. Returning to their childhood homes, they grappled with a sense of lost independence. Their humorous breakup routine masked a deeper longing for the camaraderie and structure of college life, leaving them disillusioned with the realities of adulthood.