Breaking up when kids involved even harder, best friend playing 'gooseberry' (spare wheel)?
If you're going for breakup I hope you've got some support! And if you have children you'll need all the help you can get. My article with tips for coping as a parent going through a breakup is here on MSN UK Her channel - take a look for some practical tips.
Have you got a friend that goes with you everywhere? Even when you're going on dates? Is this your choice? Or maybe you don't know how to get rid of them?
I just posted a new article on my homepage under "hot off the press" about friends that are stuck at the hip even when one of them gets into your relationship. Check it out if this is your situation.
TODAY’S TIP: I completely and utterly believe in the importance of friendships. But that doesn't mean you're not entitled to a romantic relationship that obviously doesn't involve your friend especially in the early stages!
In those early stages you're trying to decide whether or not you want to even introduce him or her to your friends. There was an exception (at least for the 1st date as you will see) as in Gillian's situation in this article but generally that's not the case.
What should happen if you're single and you meet someone is that friends need to be happy for each other when you discover love. They need to be supportive and not play the 'gooseberry'.
If you're the one in the new relationship - and you still want your friend to come along to everything - you might need to explore why you do this.
And if your friend is elbowing their way in to all the things you do with your new love you need to set your boundaries with them.
Happy Monday, Pamx