By Emma L. Wells
Another one bites the dust! Earlier this week, reality TV couple Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray announced that they have ended their engagement. In a joint statement published by People.com, the pair, who met and fell in love during The Bachelorette season 10, said, “After several months of being engaged and working on our relationship, we have decided that it’s best for both of us to go our separate ways. We are very sad that it has to come to this point, but this is what’s best for both of us individually.” The news of this celebrity breakup was a shock to many, as the couple appeared happy during their red carpet interview prior to Monday night’s premiere of The Bachelor.
In light of this surprising celebrity breakup, how can you handle questions about your sudden split?
Cupid’s Advice:
The trickiness and difficulty of a breakup doesn’t necessarily end as soon as you and your significant other call it quits. After you admit that it’s over, you then have tell your loved ones. So how do you stay diplomatic when your friends want to hear about the drama? Cupid has some tips:
1. Just say “no comment”: Breakups are private and potentially very painful for the parties involved, so there’s nothing wrong with telling a questioner that it’s none of their business. However, it’s usually best to put it as nicely as possible. Thank the person for their concern and then simply say that it’s a private affair and that you’d rather not talk about it.
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2. Avoid pointing fingers: In most situations, a split is not the fault of just one person. Take a cue from this celebrity breakup and do your best not to place blame on your ex. After all, listing the faults of your former partner post-breakup isn’t going to make you look any better.
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3. Be on the same page: Right after your split, this may seem near impossible, but in the coming months, it will help the situation if you remain amicable. You can avoid drama by making sure your stories match and your facts are true. Have a quick conversation and answer the question, “What are we going to tell people?” This will eliminate a lot of the confusion friends and family may have about what happened and hopefully help dodge any hurt feelings by sharing something too private.
How do you handle questions about a sudden breakup? Tell us in the comments below!
