Girlfriend's parents getting separated

[Eccp19]

I just found out today (and so did she) that her parents are getting separated. This didn't come as a surprise to her because her parents have been fighting since before kids were in the picture. Anyway, I told her that whatever she needs to do, she should do it. Whether that is breaking up with me so she can sort through this without having a boyfriend in the background, then she should do it. I just feel really bad for her because my home life is polar opposite - loving parents, get along all the time, no serious problems - so can't really do anything besides being there for her and listening and praying.

Is there anything else a boyfriend can do on the outside of a big familial problem?

 

[septemberskies]

so can't really do anything besides being there for her and listening and praying.

Is there anything else a boyfriend can do on the outside of a big familial problem?

Well you already said it. All you can do is listen and pray for her. Just be her supporting shoulder. There is nothing more you can do. I will too pray for her

 

[kiwishaq]

I concur with the previous poster. I've never been through such a situation, but I imagine it will be terribly hard on her. The best thing you can do is be there for her - shoulder to cry, willing to always listen to her, try and give her moments of happiness and reasons to smile amongst the times of sadness.