What is the best way to help your friend through his break up?

Question

My best friend needs my help dealing with a break up he initiated with his ex girl friend. He knows he does not want to get back with her. He has been interested in me for years now and I finally showed him my feelings back. He is now confused and I don't want to get hurt. What is the best way to be there for him but to not allow my self to get hurt and why would he be confused now when he knows he doesn't want to get back with his ex?

Answer 1

Maybe he is confused because of two events that happen, which is him breaking up with his gf and you finally showing feelings towards him. Sometimes dating other people helps that person get over a break up and also hanging out with friends and family more. If you have feelings for him, I would wait till he is totally over her and make a move. You'll probably get your feelings hurt if he was to go back with her after you just showed your feelings for him,so I would just comfort him right now.

Answer 2

on my humble opinion you should stay a little far out and let him thinks what he wants to do. Don't insist or let him know about your feeleings toward him.let him decide . maybe you done this because you don't want him to suffer .this doesn't mean that you are abandone  him. be ther e when he need from you.Hope he forget bout the other and meke out with you.  Good Luck..