Best gifts for a divorce: practical and compassionate gifts for tough times

Divorce. Messy, stressful, not the happily ever after that most couples envisaged when making their marriage vows.

But it’s a conclusion that’s increasingly common in the modern world, with rates rising by nearly 10 per cent after the first Covid lockdown. They have since come down but it’s still a scenario that’s commonplace in every pocket of the country.

There is something to be said for the couple brave enough to acknowledge when things are irrevocably broken and decide to call time on a relationship that’s making them deeply unhappy. 

As a friend, the main thing is to be there in their time of need: brewing rounds of tea, offering a shoulder to lean on, and helping with practical tasks like collecting and organising their things. 

On the other hand, you may know someone who’s quite pleased to see the back of their imminently former other half. Whether they want to crack out the fizz or mark their fresh chapter in some way, showing up for them will be appreciated. 

Of course, it’s not always possible to drop what