How to stay friends after a divorce: 3 main rules - psychologists tell
Divorce proceedings are always stressful, even if they are initiated by both parties.
This is especially true for couples who have lived together for more than one year.
Despite all the differences, many people wonder whether it is possible to remain friends after a divorce.
Let's figure out what rules psychologists recommend following in such cases.
How to Stay Friends with Your Ex
First and foremost, don't say everything you think when you're overcome with anger. Most often, these phrases only reflect the resentment accumulated over the years, which does not reflect the real state of affairs.
It is also important to take a break in the relationship. Do not rush to resume communication immediately after the divorce: you should give both yourself and your partner a break from each other so that all the negativity accumulated in the marriage will eventually disappear.
By the way, temporarily blocking your partner on social networks will also help with this, so that there is no temptation to follow him.
It is also dangerous to seek contact with your ex-partner if you still have feelings for him/her. All this will lead to the hope of renewing the relationship, and this is clearly a bad idea after a divorce.
The third rule is to leave the past in the past. Do not visit places that are associated with past romantic memories.
Earlier we wrote about why your ex continues to bother you.
