what do you wish your friends in relationships knew about being a lone parent?

[Whenthetoadcamehome]

I have a very lovely friend whose relationship is sadly over. She will now be a lone parent, and whist I have some experience of this (my mum was a lone parent for a while before remarrying) it was from the wrong perspective. What I really want to be able to do of course is make it all alright for her, but I can't. S I was wondering if there is anything I can look out for or make sure I do or don't to in order to best support her.

She likes to give the impression that she is fine and copng, but members of her family have told me that's not the case and I really want to be a good friend and look out for her, so any suggestions would be gratefully received!

I would add to the list pay special attention to key times like Christmas, Mothers Day and birthdays especially the firsts of those

Can I just add one more small thing?

Please, please, dont ask her when she's looking at getting a boyfriend or even try to set her up. If she says no then she means it, it's hard enough and she's got enough to deal with without feeling as though she's being forced into a "get together" just to keep the peace.

Rest assured molepom that, that is the very last thing I would dream of doing to anyone, let alone anyone who has been through divorce. :)