parents!

taintedangel22 · 10-06-2007, 07:20 PM

my best friend has just text me sayin that her parents have had a huge falling out and her dads leaving, and i know it happens all the time these days, but not having been in that situation myself i dont know what to say to her, or how to comfort her. any help pleaseeee?
katy
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Psiren · 10-06-2007, 07:30 PM

Just be there for her and give her a shoulder to cry on and someone to talk to. I think just being there for her might help her feel a little better maybe.
I'm sorry, that's the best advice I have. I've never really been in a situation like that either.
*hugs*

taintedangel22 · 10-06-2007, 07:43 PM

thank you, any advice will do!
x

charcoal feathers · 10-06-2007, 07:59 PM

There's not a lot you can do a part from being there for her, tell her you are there if she needs to talk or get away from being at home for a bit.
Just be a good friend =]

~ Mandy ~ · 10-06-2007, 08:18 PM

Just let her know that you are there for her if she needs you.

.lost.the.tin.can. · 10-06-2007, 09:21 PM

Tell her you are sorry, that you are there for her, say she is welcome at your whenever she wants if she needs some time away from home, maybe let her stay a couple of nights - have a few films, some tissues and some chocolate on standby, take her shopping, have a laugh, take her mind of things, and of course, listen when she wants to talk things through.
You've never been in the situation but it doesn't mean you can't empathise, it doesn't mean you can't offer her a shoulder to cry on or any advice. Don't push her into talking if she doesn't want to, and don't let her have some crazy notion that it is her fault, or that she can do something ot put it right. Her parents will sort it out between them, if they can get back together they will, of not, its got no bearing on how much they love your friend, or how well they can still be her parents.

And take care of yourself too. It can be hard being there for a friend so much without getting emotional yourself.

Take care hun. xxx

raistlin · 11-06-2007, 05:14 AM

I am going through a similar thing. I agree with what people have said. Let her know you are there for her and that she can call you if she needs something or just wants to talk. Give her hug. Show her you care. :) It really does help.