In brief: Friendships after divorce - amicable edition

In this mini-episode, Kate shares practical tips on how to navigate shared friend groups after an amicable separation. She also offers advice for friends of separating couples.

Released: 24 September 2025
Updated: 8 January 2026
9 MIN
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Life after divorce

In this mini-episode, Kate shares practical tips on how to navigate shared friend groups after an amicable separation. She also offers advice for friends of separating couples. This episode focuses on situations where things end on good terms - guidance for higher-conflict separations will be covered in an upcoming episode.

About the episode:

Kate begins with tips for separated couples, from discussing social plans in advance to the importance of not oversharing personal details. She finishes the episode by sharing advice for friends who want to support both people - from handling group invitations sensitively to avoiding the trap of over-praising the couple’s maturity.

How to help a friend through separation

If someone in your friend group is going through a separation, small gestures of care can make a big difference. Here are some simple ways to support them both:

  • Offer to listen without providing solutions
  • Make sure they feel safe and cared for
  • Share compassion, not comparisons to your own situations or too much advice
  • Offer practical help, like meals or pet care
  • Point them towards trusted resources

You can find out more from our guide to helping a friend or family member through separation.

More resources:

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