Got one of those out-of-the-blue calls a little while back from a buddy who's wife is filing for divorce. The first in my clutch of pals, so to speak. They have two boys the ages of my little guys, had been married 10 years, and went through some major financial disasters together, and when all looked to be smoothed out, they're hanging it up. Anyway, it seemed like one of those calls, not so much to let us know, but kind of like in addition to assets, friends get divided up too.
I'm sure nearly everyone has been through this, being on the outside looking in, and wanting to 'help' in some way, but knowing the decision was made and all we can do is 'be there',I wondered what other would do to help?
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And you're really good at that, ya know! ;)
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I wasn't surprised at all that they divorced, they were both rather selfish. Too bad for their little boy though. He and I still talk sometimes, but he's never brought up the divorce issue.
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...yet.
I don't have any divorced friends, which is pretty statistically remarkable in these times.
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HA! That was fubby!!! Statistically speaking, of course.
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I was kinda shocked but managed to say " Gee, I'm sorry to hear it."
And she says " Are you kidding!? I'm happy!!"
Me : "Well in that case CONGRATULATIONS!!!"
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"How are you holding up?" maybe? :shrug:
edited for clarity...
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It really depends on the situation and whose friends are getting the news. When my then-best friend Laura got a divorce, we were all so relieved because her ex hubby was such a nasty b*stard that we sent her a dozen roses, balloons and a singing telegram to work! It was hilarious.....she loved it.
Someone else might not see things that way of course......
I'm with you, Pffff....I already have my response ready....another one bites the dust...NEXT!
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One guy I used to work with is 33 years old and has already been married and divorced TWICE!!
wow.
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