Can a divorce party mark a fresh start?

Divorce parties have been all the rage in the past few months. It has been spreading like a wildfire as couple seek new ways to deal with their pain. How effective are they however? Allison Dickinson of the Guardian Uk recently explored this phenomenon.

“Throughout the world there are rituals for every life-changing moment, from birth and marriage to death. But mention having a divorce party and you may get a mixed reaction from your family and friends – particularly if the ink is barely dry on the decree nisi.

The key, it seems, is not only in the timing but also in making the event a positive one. Nicole Thomas, 41, is organising her divorce party – a 1950s jive night –  to thank her friends for all their support after she separated from her husband in 2010. It will be held in London next month.

“It’s not about celebrating the end of the marriage as much as celebrating the start a new life,” she says.

“Even more than that, it’s to thank the friends who have helped me through the last few years while I have put myself back together.”

Read More: The Guardian