If you’re going through a divorce in Vancouver WA, you’ll be able to find information on everything from picking a lawyer to telling your kids.
One area where there’s a dearth of guidance is for those whose friend is going through a divorce. Below are five tips on how to deal with a friend who’s splitting with a spouse.
Don’t offer any advice. It’s funny that our first piece of advice is not to offer any advice but if you haven’t been through a divorce before you may just want to listen and be as supportive as possible.
Spend time with your friend. Your friend, who is newly divorced, or going through the process, is likely very lonely. It might be a good idea to spend some time with him or her even if it’s only half an hour and all you do is have a cup of coffee.
Hug your friend. We all need physical contact and when you’re alone that’s hard to come by. So consider hugging your divorcing friend. It might be the only physical contact they receive all day.
Offer to babysit. Watching your friend’s children for an afternoon, or even a night, may allow them to experience some quality alone time. We’re talking time they can use to workout, sleep, or just watch television and not think about their divorce.
Include your friend on couples’ night. An invite on couples’ night is worth more than you may think. It’s what separates the good friends from the acquaintances.
If your friend is going through a divorce in Vancouver WA, they may say something rude or mean occasionally. It may help to just let it go. It’s not them talking. It’s the divorce.
If you friend is in need of a compassionate divorce lawyer in the Vancouver WA area, share Lambert Law’s contact information.