What is the best way to tell your good friends that you have divorced??

Question

I am soon to be divorced and I have not told some close friends. What is the best way to do this? A group e-mail or just let them find out? Or individually. I have a great many friends.

Answer 1

Individually and in person preferably. If in person is not possible then a phone call will suffice. Getting this out of the way is an important step. So I wish you good luck.  

Answer 2

If you are not comfortable talking about it, then let the information flow by "word of mouth" since it sound like some of your friends already know about it (if I read your comment correctly).  Another way they will know is if you starting signing cards, etc. with only your name that you normally sign with both names.

However, if you feel like celebrating, then have a party.

Answer 3

Be candid, be frank. In person is the best way within casual conversation

Answer 4

Just tell them as you see them or talk to them.  Im sure if they are great friends they will be understanding as they want for you to be happy.

Answer 5

I guess telling them personally is better than sending an email. But if distance is a problem, then an email is a good choice.

Answer 6

Tell the "couples" friends- in person, your personal friends- email or call or consider a note in the mail.  Like a wedding announcement just send out a divorce announcement.  That should take care of your abundance of friends that don't know what is up with you.  

Answer 7

If you are happy to announce your divorce to all your so called 'great many friends' then go ahead. But personally I wont do it cos I find it to be a very personal thing. I don't like my friends to judge me or look too deep inside to create more scene as it will be. Its all come back with what you want them to react upon the issue.