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How to support a friend through a break up

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darleneconnor · 27/01/2011 11:00

Hi,

a friend of mine is going through a break up. It only happened a couple of days ago so is all still quite raw. It's not a bolt out of the blue but I dont know the whole story yet.

I dont see this friend very much anymore because she moved an hour away to be with this DP/EXdp.

I've texted her and sent messages of support on fb but I'm not sure what kind of support to offer. I dont want to crowd her when she's got souch on but do want her to know I'm there for her. She has 2 under 2s which is hard enough, and makes the logistics of meeting etc difficult. She lives on his 'turf' and feels quite isolated there- I think this has been one of their big problems.

Also, I didn't particularly like her dp/ex so I'd be tempted to say words to that effect but then I'd be worried that if they got back together she'd never speak to me again (this happened with another friend years ago).

If you've recently been in my friend's position what support would you want from your friends?

OP posts:
MummieHunnie · 27/01/2011 11:05

A friend sent me a bunch of flowers, it was a grand gesture and lovely she didn't follow up with anything else though which was what I needed, maybe with a note offering what you are willing to take on in ways of support, spell it out, and carry it through. People need varying support so offer specifics and leave the ball in her court.

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