How to make your friend feel better after a breakup?
So, my friend has been in a relationship for a while, and her boyfriend gave her this bracelet, and long story short, something happened, and she gave it back. Both her and her ex are both so upset. How do I make them feel better and possibly get them back together? Please help quick! They're growing farther apart by the minute!!!
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I always recommend simply letting your friend know, “Hey, I've got your back. I want you to know you can reach out to me at any point and I'm here for you." This helps give them stability and can give them a chance to process without judgment.
There's also an absence of physical intimacy when a relationship ends. So, physical touch — safe, consensual, physical touch, like a hug — might be really welcome and helpful to your friend going through the breakup.
You also, though, as a friend, need to make sure of boundaries. You need to ensure that you're not overgiving and that you are taking care of yourself.
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There's also an absence of physical intimacy when a relationship ends. So, physical touch — safe, consensual, physical touch, like a hug — might be really welcome and helpful to your friend going through the breakup.
You also, though, as a friend, need to make sure of boundaries. You need to ensure that you're not overgiving and that you are taking care of yourself.
The best thing you can do to help a friend who's going through a breakup is to just be there for them—give them a shoulder to cry on, listen to them vent, encourage them, and validate their feelings. Even just your presence can be a comfort when a friend is going through a tough time!
It can be hard not to feel like you want to "fix" things or figure out how to get your friend and her ex back together, but that's ultimately a choice she and her ex will have to make together, and you may just have to let the situation unfold on its own. In the meantime, you can still be a good friend to both of them by being supportive while they work through their grief and frustration.
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It can be hard not to feel like you want to "fix" things or figure out how to get your friend and her ex back together, but that's ultimately a choice she and her ex will have to make together, and you may just have to let the situation unfold on its own. In the meantime, you can still be a good friend to both of them by being supportive while they work through their grief and frustration.
Aweee, such a good friend! Try and support them by taking their mind off of it all! Movie night with popcorn, mani/pedi, yoga class or something self care related. If they are meant to be together, they will find their way back to one another. If they need a little bit of help, plan a little thing where they are both invited. But, give them time to heal before making any moves.
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Just be there for her. You don't need to bring her to a movie or anything, you can just comfort her and let her know that you are here for her.
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Look, I had more than 10 breakups in the past three years. I usually keep myself busy with mobile games. Gaming not just gives entertainment but also helps releving mental stressness. One such game I'm playing these days is Manok Na Pula.
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That's not really relevant to the question. She asked about how to make her FRIEND feel better, not herself.
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