How I Comforted My Best Friend After Her Breakup

When my best friend Lisa’s relationship crashed and burned, I knew I couldn’t just send a sad emoji and call it a day. So, I texted her, “How are you really doing?”—not the fake, polite version, but the messy, honest one. She replied with a wall of crying faces. I told her, “I’m here for you, even if you just want to rant about his weird sock collection.” I reminded her, “You have every right to feel all over the place. Take your time. No one’s timing your healing.” Sometimes, I’d just check in with a simple, “Thinking of you. Need a lasagna delivery?” Breakups suck, but having someone who listens (and brings snacks) makes it suck a little less. So, if your friend’s heart is in pieces, just be there. No magic words, just real ones. 💬🍕 #FriendshipSupport #BreakupAdvice #RealTalk