12 things that people do who sort it out: family and friends don’t take sides

People who sort it out are those that encourage their friends and family to support each person equally after a separation.

This is especially relevant when there are children involved because it means that they can get on with the business of learning to live in two houses without having to feel that they must choose between their parents.

The same applies for family and friends. One way not to feel that they have to choose is to support both people.

When people separate it can be a difficult time but being their for people and supporting them to be focused on being the best mum or dad they can be is the best gift you can give someone, especially your grandchildren.

The people who sort it out are those that bite their tongue and don’t engage in the conflict. They encourage their loved one or friend to make sure the children do not become pawns. They help both parents as they negotiate new living arrangements and pick up the slack when old plans don’t work across the two new homes.

They lift up both parents and support them as they find their feet so they can go on to be great co-parents.