Breakups are never easy and having someone there to support you and care for you is very important. Whether the relationship lasts a few months or several years, a heartbreak is difficult to go through and you shouldn’t be alone. During these hard times, having a friend really does make the difference if your closest friends are going to break up. Here are a few ways to show up and remind them that they’re not alone.
Be that ear that listens. Sometimes, your friends don’t need advice or solutions on how to fix something. They just need someone to listen to what they’re going through, how they feel openly without judgment and making sure that they get reassured. A simple hug or saying that I’m there for you is more than enough when your friend is going through a very fragile state in their life.
Plan a girls’ night between the two of you, as a way to distract her and for you to spend quality time with her. Plan a cute, cozy night with her favorite snacks, do face masks, tell funny stories and put on a comfort movie that will bring a smile to her face. You can also go out for dinner, get dressed up, or just go have coffee as a way to be outside. Take in the fresh air and also just have fun.
After a breakup, it’s not easy to reassure someone or have the best confidence, so being a great friend and reminding her how gorgeous she is and that she deserves to be loved is so important. Encouraging your friend is very important for their mindset and it helps them focus on the fact that a relationship does not define their worth or value; they are worth so much more than what they’re going through now.
Healing takes time and doesn’t come overnight, so being patient with your friend and knowing that they have your support is the best thing. Your friend might not feel the most confident or happy to always go out or hang out with you or your other friends, and there are times that they’re gonna miss their ex, but you just have to be patient enough to understand, and making small gestures really does count.