Just when i thought things couldn't get any worse!

My parents called me into the lounge last night. Once my brother has finished school, they will be going their seperate ways.

I am gutted but at the same time feel no emotion, I don't want to I think.

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Sorry to hear that plowsie, times are hard and they put a strain on relationships.

Your grown up, from what I have seen in the past several times, its your younger brother you need to be concerned about and look after to make sure he doesnt go off the rails.

[the_lone_wolf]

divorce was the best thing that ever happened to my biological parents imo, they were never going to make it as a couple but as good friends they're both happy - we still go on holidays together and regularly meet up with no bad feelings at all

i hope your situation is similar mate, as i'm experiencing what a messy divorce is like right now and it's pretty unpleasant

sorry to hear this. things cant be too bad between them if they are prepared to stay together til your brother finishes school. I myself couldn't stay with ex for a minute longer. My kids were younger though and my daughter has had a hard time over the last few years but is now ok and has a reasonable relationship with her father. My son still has problems but its more to do with not seeing his dad than us actually splitting up.

This happened to my mate as well, his parents waited til he had finished uni, then split up. TBH they were at that point all adults, and so they all knew that if the parents just weren't feeling it anymore it is probably the best thing. He was sad, but not that bad really. You would want the best for your parents, right? It also doesn't mean that they love you any less, its just people change and sometimes don't suit each other anymore. So good luck Stu, and chin up, hopefully everyone will feel happier in the long run.

sorry to hear plowsie.......good that you got to have both your parents with you whilst growing up tho and it sounds like a mutual decision if they are both sitting you down and saying "this is when we will seperate"...so hopefully they will both be happier for it......and double presents at xmas and birthdays!!...as said keep an eye on your lil bro and be there for him should he need ya fella....im sure it wont affect your relationship with your parents in a bad way...probably be better as they will be happier....

Sad news mate although as people have said sometimes it can be for the best.
Did you have any idea that this might happen?

Been there, my parents done the same thing.

After not speaking to my dad for 5 years, we're now closer than ever. My mother has a new lease of life, lost loads of weight and is ok (but come off worse emotionally). My dad has a new gf, he's doing ok too, and they get on better than they did than they were together.

Made me quite upset/depressed for a while though until i worked it out.

Originally Posted by plowsie

My parents called me into the lounge last night. Once my brother has finished school, they will be going their seperate ways.

I am gutted but at the same time feel no emotion, I don't want to I think.

Sorry to hear this Plowsie....... can't talk from experience but like others have said if they are staying together till your younger brother has finished school that might mean it won't turn nasty.

In terms of you not wanting to feel anything, make sure you don't bottle it up because you feel you have to. Otherwise it may suddenly hit you when you least expect it!

Least they felt they could tell you rather than keep it from you until they do go there seprate ways!

Lily x

Sorry to hear this Stu.