In the 50s BC, Cicero's letters to Terentia became shorter and colder. He complained to his friends that Terentia had betrayed him but did not specify in which sense. Perhaps the marriage could not outlast the strain of the political upheaval in Rome, Cicero's involvement in it, and various other disputes between the two. The divorce appears to have taken place in 51 BC or shortly before. In 46 or 45 BC, Cicero married a young girl, Publilia, who had been his ward. It is thought that Cicero needed her money, particularly after having to repay the dowry of Terentia, who came from a wealthy family..
In the 50s BC Cicero's letters to Terentia became shorter and colder He complained to his friends that Terentia had betrayed him but did not specify in which sense Perhaps the marriage could not outlast the strain of the political upheaval in Rome Cicero's involvement in it and various other disputes between the two The divorce appears to have taken place in 51 BC or shortly before In 46 or 45 BC Cicero married a young girl Publilia who had been his ward It is thought that Cicero needed her money particularly after having to repay the dowry of Terentia who came from a wealthy family