You believe in straight up communication. You want to know what is going on. We get it.

Hey, you're thinking it will shine some light on the situation... they will know you are worried and well, maybe they will go for help.

Good solid approach. Well done.

It can be scary when parents fight. It can be even more scary not to know what is going on. Would you ever say something? When? When will you address your needs?

When will it be your business? When they divorce? When something is affecting you in your family, we kind of believe it is your business.

Yeah, we get it. Fighting and the thought of divorce can be really frightening. Dive into a bucket of ice cream frightening. Only, we are not sure of that's the best long term solution, at least not a habit you want to continue for too long. Maybe talk to a friend first?

Divorce can be a tough topic and finding the right words can be hard. Just remember that anything that supports your friend and lets her know that you are there for her will be the right words.

Good thinking. Good to listen first and hear how she feels so you can support her.

Divorce can be sad... but do you know if she is devastated by it or relieved? Make sure you don't add to her stress... but then again, maybe she will feel safe enough to finally cry when she sees you cry. Only you can judge the situation.

Ummm... well, how would you feel if a friend did that to you?

That's a very empathic response. You are a good friend.

Will you tell him why if he seems shocked by the question? How much would you want to know?

You are trying to gauge the situation. Perhaps you are stuck between wanting to be supportive but not dropping a bomb on him. It's tricky. Tread carefully.

You are trying to gauge the situation. Perhaps you are stuck between wanting to be supportive but not dropping a bomb on him. It's tricky. Tread carefully.

Hmmm... an interesting approach. We would not have thought of that.

You don't want to be the bearer of bad news, we get it. You may also figure your friend will tell you when he's ready. We get that too. You'll be there for him whenever, right?

You want to be supportive. Good for you. What will you say when he asks, "Why do you ask?" Don't get us wrong: we think your question is a nice approach, we just want you to be prepared for what happens next.