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Brother broke up

  • 01-07-2012 10:56pm
    #1
    Donnielighto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭


    Not sure if this is the right forum but here it goes.

    My brother's gf of 3years broke up with him. It wasn't cheating or anything like that she says she is confused or something either way it isn't down to anything in particular either did. How can I lend him support now? He doesn't drink which would be the first answer usually. He misses her and I'm feeling helpless and guilty for that because he is always there for me when needed.


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  • #2
    P. Breathnach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭P. Breathnach


    Let him talk to you about how he feels (but don't force him to open up: just allow it if that is what he wants). If he is bitter, try to stay neutral: don't join him in condemning her, but don't argue with him either.

    Try to do stuff together, whether it is taking up a new hobby, or reviving an old one. I'd sooner see somebody who is disappointed in love do something like take scuba-diving lessons with his brother (or sister, or pal) than going on the beer.


  • #3
    SunnyDub1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,439 ✭✭✭SunnyDub1


    Drinking is the worse thing you can do when feeling low, so it's a good thing he isn't a drinker.

    Don't over crowd him, talk to him but try not to be too sympathetic, some people find that annoying.

    hang out with him, make sure hes always busy doing things and planning things. Maybe plan a holiday or weekend away.


  • #4
    SineadMarie
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 208 ✭✭SineadMarie


    Hes lucky to have you looking out for him, just let him know your there for him if he needs to chat or cry.

    Time is a healer he'll get there.

    Maybe keep him busy esp the weekends they are the hardest. Suggest he join something or like the other poster said go on holidays or away for the weekend the change of scenery will do him good.


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