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Mum and dad split up.

  • 01-05-2011 7:32pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    This is from the perspective of a forthsomething with my own kids and my siblings in a similar situation.

    My parents split up several weeks ago. As with most relationships, it is complicated. They haven't been happy for a really long time and with almost no communication between them, things only ever seemed to get worse. My Mum met someone else and left.

    My Dad is of course having a very hard time of it. He is understandably upset and goes through phases of being angry, sad, depressed and i'm sure lots of other emotions.

    We aren't particularly well equipped to deal with this and I was wondering what suggestions people have out there. We would like to help both parents through this but he needs the most help for sure.


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  • #2
    Smashhits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭Smashhits


    My only suggestion would be to get him to go to his GP who may suggest some form of counselling. It's probably the best place to start. Other than that please just be there for him when he needs you. I've recently separated from my ex and to be honest just knowing I have support from those closest to me is vital. It will take him a long time to come to terms with this believe me.

    Don't get into who was right/wrong as that won't help your relationship with your mother. She may also need your support.

    Good luck


  • #3
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    While I agree with you totally, my dad isn't the type to go near his GP unless he is at deaths door and that is if he has something physically wrong with him. I would be very surprised if we could convince him to go when it isn't a physical ailment. I will try though.

    Thanks for the reply.


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