Who Gets The Friends In The Divorce? The Answer Depends
Briefly

In 2011, a chance encounter with a friend's ex-husband prompted reflection on friendship dynamics amid divorce. After her own divorce in 2018, questions arose about friends' loyalties and the impact of divorce on mutual relationships. The concern about who can remain friends and who might choose sides became prominent, illustrating how divorce affects not only romantic partnerships but also social networks. As the understanding of friendship boundaries deepened, considerations about maintaining connections without choosing sides emerged as significant themes in the process of separation.
"When I saw Eric, my mind raced back to our shared history and the complexities of navigating friendships after a divorce, particularly with mutual friends."
"The moment I realized the implications of my divorce on my friendships hit hard; it wasn't just my marriage ending, but my network was shifting too."
"Divorce doesn't just break the bond with a spouse; it complicates relationships with friends, making me ponder who I could still rely on and who would choose sides."
"The unspoken rules of friendship during and after a divorce became increasingly clear to me as I wondered how to maintain connections without taking sides."
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