what to tell friend going through breakup?
28520
['"You\'re allowed to be sad." ... ', '"I promise, you\'re so much better off." ... ', '"You won\'t always feel this way." ... ', '"It\'s OK to have a bad day." ... ', "“Rebounds are great (but only when you're ready)!” ... ", '"There are plenty of fish in the sea!"']
762842
Say, “I'm glad you found someone who makes you happy. I just miss hanging out with you.” Be honest with your friend, even if you feel embarrassed. You could say, “It's been really hard for me lately because you're my best friend.
1022675
["“I'm looking for a shoulder to cry on.”", '“I need your support.”', '“I want to vent.”', "“I'd love your help eventually finding a new role, but for now I just want to process it.”"]
94298
["If you can't break up in person, at least do it over the phone. ... ", 'Give them a heads up that you want to talk about something. ... ', "Know what you're going to say. ... ", 'Treat the actual breakup like any other breakup. ... ', 'Be extra patient with your partner.']
959340
["“I don't know exactly what to say, but please know how much I care.”", '“What can I do for you?”', "“I'm always here if you ever want to talk.”", "“I'm so sorry this happened to you.”", 'Use humor, but only if you know it will be received positively. ... ', 'No words, just listen.']
1099547
Just listen a lot and say little. Bring coffee and sit on her couch and light a candle and listen. Let her know that her new rhythm is your new rhythm for however long she needs.” I'm sending so much love to you and your brokenhearted friend as you navigate these challenging waters of motherhood and loss.
1048189
["I'm so glad to see you.", "I'm so sorry you have to go through this.", "Tell me what's helpful and what's not.", 'Tell me when you want to be alone, and when you want company.', 'Tell me what to bring and when to leave.']
804897
["Don't feel bad. ... ", 'Be grateful for the time you had together.', 'Grief just takes time.', "She wouldn't want you to be sad.", 'Stay strong for your wife/husband/kids.', 'You must move forward and go on with your life.']
387452
["Accept that love isn't enough. ... ", "Realize it's not your fault. ... ", 'Sponsored: The best dating/relationships advice on the web. ... ', "Think about what's best for you. ... ", 'Build some support first. ... ', 'Set aside some post-breakup time. ... ', 'Grab some tissues and have the talk. ... ', 'Stay away as much as possible.']
838435
If it's been upsetting to end your friendship, talk it over with someone who can give you some perspective and help you figure out ways to move on. For example, you might talk with a family member or even a counselor. Refrain from talking with someone who is still friends with the other person.
1067660
['"Take it one day at a time. ... ', '"Whatever you do, don\'t try to get your ex back. ... ', '"Don\'t cave into the pressure to let go and move on. ... ', '"First, don\'t go after the other woman or man -- they didn\'t make the oath to you. ... ', '"This too shall pass.']
353298
Remind Your Friend Of Their Confidence That's why we stay with our exes or keep getting back together with them. ... So remind your friend of all the things that make them great, because maybe they've just lost their groove a little. Make them feel good outside and in.
779693
['BECOME FRIENDS. [00:55]', 'REALITY CHECK. [01:41]', "ACCEPT IT'S OVER. [03:04]", 'MOURN. [04:01]', 'STOP THINKING ABOUT THEM. [05:20]', 'MINIMIZE COMMUNICATION. [07:53]', 'GET INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES. [10:35]', 'KNOW YOUR WORTH. [12:08]']
14210
Remind her that you're here for her and you're not going anywhere, that it's okay to talk, to cry, and let her do just that for as long as she wants or needs to. Tell her you wish you could be there to hug and to hold her. Reassurance and knowing you truly care will go a long way.
174262
['1) “Talk to me about it.” It helps to offer a lending ear to someone who wants to chat. ... ', "2) “It's okay to be sad.” ... ", "3) “I'm here with you.” ... ", "4) “I'm here to listen.” ... ", "5) “Let's solve this together.” ... ", '6) “Call me when you want to talk.” ... ', '7) “The same thing has happened to me.” ... ', "8) “Don't be afraid to seek help.”"]
574122
To comfort an unhappy friend, it might be better to tell him or her that you would be sad, too, if you were going through what they are. “Tell them 'I'm here for you', and reassure them that 'it's okay to cry',” Borschel says.
1075117
['It can be hard to directly express deep feelings to someone else, but now is the time to do it. Tell your friend you love her and will miss her.', 'Sometimes "goodbye" is too hard to say. A hug and a sincere smile will tell your friend everything she needs to know.']