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The Divorce party/celebration may not be anything new, but just last week the BBC ran a story on these rather unique events and, in the process, prompted us to once again consider them along with their pros and cons. Perhaps the first thing we noticed about the article was just how varied these events have become. Previously, we’d assumed that people that choose to celebrate their divorces would do so by perhaps hosting a party or by going on a night out with friends – how wrong we were! From skydiving to taking your wedding dress to a firing range and riddling it with bullet holes, the way in which people celebrate their divorces is becomingly increasingly varied. Combine this with the fact that the aforementioned alcohol-fuelled merriments are likely to play a prominent role also and it would seem like the divorce party isn’t all that different to the traditional stag or hen do – with the exception of the fact that it is the end rather than the start of a marriage that is being celebrated. Whether such events are viewed in a positive or negative light is largely dependent upon personal opinion. If indeed they are actually beneficial or detrimental to those that chose to partake in them, however, is likely to revolve around that individual’s attitude. If the process is indeed cathartic, then it is reasonable to conclude that it could actually be highly beneficial not only to the participant, but their spouse and any children too. This is because they are less likely to harbour resentment which, in turn, will help them to maintain an amicable relationship with one another and, if applicable, engage in shared parenting more effectively. Alternatively, if such an event is little more than an excuse to have a party, this is unlikely to benefit anyone in the long term. That said, it may also be reasonable to conclude that it will do little harm, either. What do you think? Are divorce celebrations a good or a bad thing? Let us know where you stand by leaving a comment.