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How am I supposed to react when my parents tell me there breaking up?
By | April 13, 2010
So my parents just told me and my sister they were breaking up. They were all crying, but I didn’t… Is that normal for a 14 year old?
It definitely is normal if it was more painful for everyone that they stayed in the relationship. Some couples just don’t work out and make it miserable for everyone around them. In that case, if they break up I would actually be surprised that any tears are shed.
Topics: Breaking Up | 7 Comments »
April 13th, 2010 at 11:06 am
nah s’all good.
there is no way you’re "supposed" to feel. you felt how you felt, thus you reacted how you reacted, thats all there is to it.
Remember, just beacause they split up doesnt mean your life is going to get worse.
my parents divorced too, things will be different m8, but make the most of it.
dont make the same mistake I did and not spend enough time with the person you dont live with.
GL to you, your sister and your parents.
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April 13th, 2010 at 11:20 am
It definitely is normal if it was more painful for everyone that they stayed in the relationship. Some couples just don’t work out and make it miserable for everyone around them. In that case, if they break up I would actually be surprised that any tears are shed.
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April 13th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
i guess, because they told me when i was 10 and i didn’t cry. just pretend so they know you feel the same.
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April 13th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
maybe it hasnt kicked in that your parents are splitting up
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April 13th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
No there’s no need to cry, they will probably be happier apart. It’s all good. There’s nothing wrong with the way your feeling, your just taking it well. Tell a trusted friend about it, it will help to talk things over.
wish you well
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April 13th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Everyone reacts differently to news like this. There is no right or wrong way to react. You will feel exactly how you feel, so don’t worry, or beat yourself up about it.
I’ve been through two divorces myself, and I dealt with both in different ways, partly due to age and experience.
It’s also possible that it hasn’t hit you properly yet and you may find you cry at a later date. If you do, just let it go, it’s perfectly natural and it will help you in the long run.
There is a wealth of help and advice on the internet, forums etc, but if you need someone to talk to, find that someone whether it be a friend, teacher etc. Do not bottle it up.
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April 13th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Your parents were crying? You should ask them why they’re doing it if it upsets them so much..
Anyway, it really doesn’t have to be a big deal to you if you don’t see it that way. As long as your parents don’t fight when they see each other, don’t try to make you take sides, and neither of them moves far away, it shouldn’t affect you much.
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