EP19: The Ripple Effect: How Divorce Affects Friendships and How to Cope

Breakups and divorces don’t just impact romantic relationships—they change friendships, too. Have you ever lost a friend in the split, struggled to support someone through heartbreak, or felt like your friendship dynamic was never the same? In this episode, we’re breaking down how breakups reshape friendships, how to navigate these shifts, and how to be there for a friend without losing yourself in the process.

What You'll Learn:

• How breakups and divorces affect friendships over time
• The challenges of mutual friends, shifting dynamics, and emotional burnout
• Ways to support a friend through heartbreak without overextending yourself
• When to set boundaries and when to let go of a friendship
• How friendships evolve in the first year post-breakup

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Have you navigated a friendship shift after a breakup or divorce? Send us your stories, Class Act of the Week, or Class or Crass scenarios at artofclassiness@gmail.com.

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