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Step 1
Help a friend through a divorcePoint the person to counseling. It may be that both partners do not want to keep the marriage together. That's OK though. It’s important that measures are taken in normal marriage situations (Not in abuse cases), to preserve the marriage. This way there will be no regrets.
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Step 2
Be positiveBe Positive. Positive reinforcement can help the person feel there is hope. It can give them the momentum they need to work it out if it’s hopeful.
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Step 3
To help a friendTo help a friend through a divorce suggest that they go to church or make an appointment with their pastor or priest. Some churches have groups for when people are going through divorces or possible divorces.
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Step 4
Don’t make negative comments about your friends spouse or partner. You might think that it helps them to be on their side, but it won’t. They may repair their marriage and it may come back and haunt you.
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Step 5
Listening is most helpful. Your opinion will not repair things. Pointing your friend toward professional help is what is most useful to them. Be supportive without adding to the problem. This is the best way to help a friend through a divorce.
Comments
tomandjami said
on 8/1/2009 Sometimes though reality here people don't want help, i just lost my best friend. Different than most situation, I hope they aren't even legally seperated and she has a whole new family and life and could care less about her family. It is sad. She wants no on in her life that isn't a "yes man". Well thats not me
edieness said
on 7/17/2009 Nice work writing How to Help A Friend Through A Divorce.
athome said
on 5/17/2009 Divorce is hard, helping friends is important during this time. 5*****
sonni57 said
on 5/17/2009 Divorce is always hard and we should do what we can to be a good friend to those who need us.
johnnyutah said
on 5/17/2009 nice advice on How to Help A Friend Through A Divorce 5*