What are the best ways to talk about divorce?

Alessia - posted on 05/24/2011 ( 3 moms have responded )

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My niece is confiding in my son about her parents getting "unmarried". She and he are both 7 years old and very close (more like siblings). My boy is sad about his favorite cousin being so upset and a bit worried about his dad and I. We are planning on talking to him about how some adult relationships simply do not work out, and the fact that "his dad and are in it for the long run". Does anyone have any other suggestions?

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Antoinette - posted on 05/04/2012

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This really is a hard one. I myself am seperated from my husband and planning a divorce in the near future. My son has his issues and still is struggling to understand why we dont get back together. I have another friend currently and sometimes I really feel he resents him even though he likes him. At times he just cant help.

Mel - posted on 01/05/2012

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i can help you with that 3 years ago i had to leave my husband at the time jamie was 4 he is now turning 8 i was going through domestic violance thankfully jamie did not see all the attacks........ i told jamie that me & his dad could not live together anymore lucky for me he understud why, you could tell your son just because his auntie & uncle are parting doesnt mean that his mum & dad are get your wedding pics out show him how happy you are make up a mock weddig day invite him or if you can afford it renew your wedding vows wih your son as best man hope that i have been of some help

Sharlene - posted on 12/08/2011

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That's a tricky issue ,cheers