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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of my best friends is getting divorced.  What can I do to help this person?  If you had a friend support you during your divorce, what did they do for you that really helped you?  I will, of course, do all the typical things.  Listen mostly and be an emotional support.  But, I just feel so helpless.  Is there anything else I can do?

Also, I don't want to say the wrong thing. Are there particular phrases that you found hurtful or completely off base?  I think my friend's partner is being completely selfish and I never liked how the partner treated my friend.  Is it wrong to tell my friend these things?

Thanks for your insight.[/quote]

as a guy, my best friend was simply there for me - if I wanted to talk, he'd listen and provide an ear.  if I wanted to hang out with his family and simply "be", that was perfectly cool.  he and his family treated me like life was going on normally - no walking on egg shells.  from time to time, he'd bring up "so what's your next step", but that was it.

the person going through the divorce needs to process this, go through the hellish rollercoaster ride of emotions.  one thing is that no matter how you feel about the stbx partner, keep that to yourself.  don't pile on - at least not now.[/quote]

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