Response to friend getting divorced

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2003
Response to friend getting divorced
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Tue, 10-23-2007 - 2:02pm
I just found out from a friend of mine that she is getting a divorce from her husband of only 2.5 years. We have been keeping in contact over email since we live in different states. I sent her an email to wish her a happy anniversary, only to get a response a few weeks later stating that she and her husband are getting a divorce. I'm not sure how to respond. I want her to know I care, etc., but what is appropriate to say? She says she is comfortable with her decision, so do I say something like "I am sorry..." I was just hoping you can give me some ideas for responding to her. Thanks.
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Registered: 08-20-2006
Tue, 10-23-2007 - 3:12pm

Here is what I would have loved for my friends to say to me when I separated and divorced:



-Dianne, 41 yo
DH 37


iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2003
Wed, 10-24-2007 - 3:13pm
Thank you for your well written and thoughtful email message. I appreciate your response and help!