Talker guide
Someone to talk to about divorce
Divorce comes with paperwork, logistics and a lot of feelings nobody schedules time for. If you need someone to talk to about divorce or separation, you can book 15 minutes with a verified listener and say what you have been holding in.
18+ · remote · not therapy
Friends often pick sides. Family may have opinions. Your lawyer bills by the hour and is there for the legal part. Sometimes what you need is a neutral person who will simply let you talk about the marriage, the split and what comes next.
The parts of divorce people want to talk about
Some people want to talk through whether to leave at all. Others are deep in it — mediation days, moving out, telling the kids — and need somewhere to put the stress. Some are years past the divorce and still lonely in the quiet house. All of it is worth saying out loud.
A listener will not tell you what to do with your marriage. They can help you hear your own thinking more clearly, which is often the first step toward deciding.
Co-parenting, holidays and the hard days
Custody handoffs, the first holiday alone, a tense message from an ex — these are the moments when a short conversation helps. Book a time ahead of a hard day, or talk now if a listener is available.
People talk about
- Thinking about divorce, or not knowing whether to leave
- Being blindsided when a spouse wants out
- Co-parenting frustrations and custody schedules
- Loneliness after divorce and starting over
- Divorce after 20+ years (gray divorce)
- Telling family, friends and kids
Related: relationships and breakups, family, grief and loss and someone to talk to at night.
FAQ: talking to someone about divorce
- Who can I talk to about my divorce besides friends and family?
- You can book a 15-minute session with a verified Sweet Listeners listener. They are neutral, they do not know your ex, and they are there to listen — not to take sides.
- Can a listener give me legal advice about my divorce?
- No. Listeners are not lawyers or mediators. For custody, property or court questions, talk to a qualified professional. A listener is for the conversation around it.
- How much does a session cost?
- Each session is 15 minutes: chat (text) is $10, voice is $20 and video is $30. You pick the format before you start. There is no subscription.
- Is this a replacement for a divorce counselor or therapist?
- No. Sweet Listeners is conversation, not counseling or therapy. Many people use a listener for the in-between moments when they just need to talk.
- Can I talk about my marriage before deciding anything?
- Yes. Plenty of people talk through an unhappy marriage long before they decide anything. Your listener will not push you either way.
Talk it through
Find a listener for a 15-minute conversation about divorce or separation.