NC as to not out myself or friend.
I’m in a bit of a weird situation and would love some perspective. My friend is going through a separation and is in discussions with her ex partner about selling their jointly owned home. She is adamant that she needs to stay in the home (with two primary aged kids) and refuses to accept that when partners separate, it usually means there will be some compromise. She’s now in discussions with her ex about selling or buying out, but she’s not coming to the table with any reasonable offers. I can imagine the legal fees are wracking up!
Thus far I’ve been a very agreeable friend and have supported her in her “fight,” but I’m beginning to feel she’s a bit unreasonable to think she can continue to live in a £1M home and drag her feet. I can’t even imagine what her new partner thinks about all this!
Everything I read says that unless the children are ill or need special accommodations, the courts will want a clean break. She doesn’t make much money herself, so I’m not sure how she’s even going to afford going to court.
Anyway, I guess I’m also asking: should I try and talk some sense into her or maybe just distance myself from her for a little while? And any tips for helping her think logically about this all?