How to Help your Friend through a Breakup?

Breakups can be quite ugly and difficult to deal with and helping a friend through a breakup can be even trickier. While it is necessary for you to be there for your friend, you need to make sure that you do not end messing things up.

Well, to save you the trouble, here are 9 ways to help your friend deal with a breakup:-

#1. Listen To What Your Friend Has To Say

Do not just go on with your heartfelt monologues when your friend seeks your help. It is important to hear what your friend has to say before opening up on the current situation.

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#2. Assure All Your Support

It is important for you to tell your friend that he/she has all your support. Be a great confidant and keep texting or calling your friend every once in a while.

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#3. Keep Your Friend Distracted

You do not have to bring up the breakup every time you meet your friend. Try to divert their mind by starting up with other interesting subjects.

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#4. Do Not Begin Preaching

You need to stop immediately if you have begun with the sermons and lecturing already. It is high time that you let your friend figure a few things out on his/her own and not turn out to be just another authoritative figure.

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#5. Help Them With Their Routine

It is quite likely that your friend begins skipping basic stuff like grocery shopping or checking their mailbox while they are taken over by the miserable phase. Assisting your friend in basic chores is another way to help through the breakup.

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#6. Take Them Out

It is a wise idea to take your friend out and have fun together. Not only will this will give your friend some time off the breakup, but it will also get your friend into thinking ahead. Moreover, reliving the good old days will only make you and your friend feel rejuvenated.

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#7. Do Not Make Decisions For Your Friend

It is important for you to understand the concept of boundaries and provide ample space to your friend. Letting your friend have their own way will help them in being more confident and cope with the breakup in a better manner.

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#8. Avoid Going “I Told You So”

You only end up making them more miserable by going “I told you so” on them. Even if you did not approve the relationship earlier and had warned your friend, you should not mention that while they are going through a miserable time.

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#9. Keep Calm

You should understand that everyone has their own way and speed of dealing with breakups. Even if your friend is taking more time than usual to cope with the breakup, you should be supportive and patient while you help them.

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We would love to hear from you. Tell us how you would help your friend through a breakup. Kindly use the comment box to share your thoughts and opinions with us.

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