I DIVORCED YOU, AND OUR FRIENDS DIVORCED ME: Why Do People Feel Like They Have to Choose?

What happens when a marriage ends, but the friendships surrounding that marriage change too? Why do mutual friends sometimes feel pressured to choose a side? And does staying friends with both people make someone disloyal?In this episode of The Fishbowl with Jade, we dive into the psychological, social, and emotional sides of divorce and the impact it can have on friendships and families. We explore what happens when there are no children, pets, businesses, or other ties connecting the former couple, whether mutual friends should be expected to choose, and whether relationships with former in-laws should continue.We also talk about the complicated situation when your parents or family members still love your ex. Can your mother still care about the person she once considered her son-in-law? Can your former in-laws still consider you family? And where should the boundaries be?Is choosing a side about loyalty, or is it sometimes about avoiding conflict? Can people genuinely maintain relationships with both sides without becoming caught in the middle?There may not be one right answer, but there is certainly a conversation worth having.