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How best to support friend through separation

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Pookdids · 07/09/2013 23:00

Just that really. A good friend is on the verge of separating from her DH. The relationship has been tough for a while and he told her he wanted a divorce earlier this year. They seemingly managed to patch things up and I was pleased for her, even though I feel he's a bit controlling, because that was what she wanted. Eight months on, he's done it again - no real explanation/ reason. This time, she has made plans to look at houses for her and her 2 DC; I don't think she has the strength to try and make it work again, even if he says he's changed his mind again.
She seems to be being really strong, and says it helps to talk things through with me.
I feel she ought to think about legal advice, just she knows what she might be able to expect financially, and have offered to do some hand holding. Is there anything else I can do to be of emotional/ practical support?

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purplewithred · 07/09/2013 23:09

The most supportive thing I found was friends who would listen and hand hold. I don't remember getting any practical advice, I am sure I did so it must have been slipped in very tactfully. Being phoned regularly was lovely.

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