How can I help my friend whose wife just left him?
963296
Just be there as a friend.  Other than that there is really nothing you can do. Be careful though, even though he loves her alot your "being there" for him may cause him to redirect his feelings and after awhile your boyfriend may not understand.  Keep it above board, and be there as a friend and supporter.  Don't aide in putting his wife down because if they end up back together it will put a rift inbetween you two. Good luck, and I think it is great that you are there for him and care enough to ask.  The world would be a better place if more people thought that way.
355985
I'm sure leaving her alone isn't the answer you're looking to get, but continue to be her friend, and if she wants to talk, be there to listen to her. I wouldn't push the issue any further regarding her getting divorced, or the two of you getting together. Just hang in there and see how things progress on things going on in her life.
1183051
please give some more details.how you lost her?was she your wife?any old contact number etc of her?
997241
If you've been friends with her, then just talk to her, and if she's unhappy or having a problem in her couple, she'll talk it out or give you signs to it by herself. Believe only what she tells you. Just tell her you'll be here if she needs you. she might want to solve her own problems, and knowing yuo'll be right here will help her morally if she really has probs in her couple.\nAll the best!
718627
Some friends and I have a hobby of teaching guys like him a lesson-Tell her to get out! go to a battered womans shelter a couple of counties away-and file charges-or contact me and if we are close or if I have any associates close, the situation may well take care of itself.
30596
Find a way to help someone in need.
1101258
If you truly respect your friends wishes and well being you will do your up-most to confront on the situation and sit her down to work out a coarse of action that would most benefit her.  What she does with her life is entirely up to her, but that does not mean that she cannot listen to wisdom and reason.  Help your friend, but also respect their love for each other.
234527
It sounds like your friend is depressed! I would suggest that you help her find a religious counselor or someone that she can trust who does professional counseling. Once she has addressed her depression, have her go to legal aid, and see what her rights as a single mother of 2 who has been deserted so her husband (and the father of her children) can pursue an adulterous relationship and how much she is entitled to get legally. \n\nShe may need to join a support group for single mothers, she can learn from others in her own situation. She will get the answers to many questions, there will be others there that will teach her that she MUST attend to basic needs BEFORE she considers tuition to a private school. The money must go for household expenses and bills and food. Then whatever extras that can be afforded (while still trying to hold on to some "emergency money"). There should be health insurance for both of the children and her too, and that can be negotiated in the divorce settlement. If the man is rich, then she should be in good shape once she begins to get her full support and alimony payments, and she learns how to budget her money. \n\nPlease do not be too critical of her failure to be able to pursue her education with enthusiasm right now. Your friend may be in some real trouble emotionally. She may need to talk to someone who deals with people who are depressed.\n\nGood luck, and remember if your friend needs inspiration sometimes the best place to find it is in faith! Learning to trust in herself and to believe that she can do what needs to be done, is something that you cannot buy for her. I believe if you are a good friend, you can help her find the right path, you cannot do it for her though. When you do things for her, she does not have to do them for herself.\n\nGood luck, and my prayers for you and your friend. She does have 2 excellent reasons to live and to heal her broken heart and bruised feelings! Plus she is really blessed to a good friend like you! I am sure that means a lot to both her and her kids too!\nruthie~
748766
you can't! They are the only one who can make that decision, and its one of the hardest things to see a friend falling to pieces...but there is one thing you can do....when he need you...be there for him/her....10 percent...first they have to hit rock bottom, and then when there finally come around....there will need lots of good friend and support....so be there!!!!
920550
If she brings it up than yeah! ask her questions.  this is probably the best time to support your friend, and she needs your help right now to be there for her if she needs someone to talk to.  Don't be over the top with it, just say how happy you are that she's seeking help and that you're there for her every step of the way.
217765
Why are you help your ex wife???
984728
Just be there for them, hon, just be there for them. That is all you can do as a friend. Listen to them, if that is all you do, if that is all they need than do it.
318077
I hear you. We have just been discussing this, but its crazy cause you dont want to be the bearer of bad news, but then again what kind of friend would just allow their friend to be hurt (no matter how). You say this guy is your friend, well, your a man, lift your chest up and confront him. If he doesn't come clean to his wife, you could always give him the ultimatum  that if he doesn't you will.  It will hurt her, yes it will whoever tells her, but truth hurts sometimes...\n\nIt is also very true that other people's love life, you most stay, way out of. So, I cant tell you what to decide...\nbest wishes
392824
You can pray for her. Make sure that she knows tha you are there for her. Be a really good friend to her. Maybe you could talk to her on the phone a little. Maybe she could get some help, it could be from you, God, other friends, or even a counselor
429652
You don't. From what little you have said you have an ALcoholic for a mate. You CANNOT help him unless he wants help. But there are organizations you can call for help, like al-anon. As for him, he must be willing to step up to the plate and take responsibilities for his actions. This will be a starting point. It will take time. But unless and this is unless he is willing to step up to the plate there isn't one thing you will be able to do to help him.
178799
The best thing you can do is to support your friend that way they can help support their friend in this time of need. If you are decent at cooking wait for a week then take over a couple of easy to reheat but nutritious food dishes. It is usually for the first week that people help out then they stop. Also if there are any young children involved then getting them a small durable toy will also help since it will help them be distracted and be something for them to remember later in life.
787476
If you can give me more info (area he lives in or name of wife/partner) I can try to help.\n\nIf your person matches mine and you give me your contact details I'll pass them on to him.