STUMPERS CCCLIX

1. Think of a word that names someone who seeks power at all costs. Add a P to that word and anagram the letters to get a word that tells what must be done with such a person.

2. The words CLAIMS, TENSION, and COMMUNICATION are related to breaking up or divorce in a wordplay kind of way.  What's the connection?

Answers:

1. DESPOT + P = STOPPED 

2. Things your ex says about you: EXCLAIMS
    Stress between you and your ex: EXTENSION
    Texts from your ex: EXCOMMUNICATION