I regretted not getting a prenup when I got divorced. I won't make the same mistake if I ever get married again.

Courtesy of Lisa He

• Lisa He divorced her ex-husband earlier this year and wished she had a prenup to protect her assets.
• The emotional distance and lack of support during crises led to the marriage's breakdown.
• She's in a new relationship with no plans to marry, but if she does, she'll put a prenup in place.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lisa He, a 35-year-old entrepreneur in Orlando. It has been edited for length and clarity.