Guy I'm dating lost brother

[Anonymous]

A guy I've been dating for a couple of months just unexpectedly lost his brother. He seems to be very sad, understandably so. He wants to morn privately so I'm giving him space. Any ideas for something nice I could do for him during this difficult time, from afar?

[Anonymous]

Aww....this is so sad.

Just giving your boyfriend the space he needs to properly mourn his loss w/out pressuring him to do anything.

Let him know that if he needs anything from you, to just ask.
Whether he needs an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on or a home-cooked meal.....you are only a phone call away.

[Anonymous]

How did the brother die? If it was from a disease, see if there's a reputable organization you can donate to in his memory.

Are they jewish? If so, send food and plant a tree in Israel in his memory.

[Anonymous]

When I lost my brother my BF was just "there". He sent me wine, but if I didn't feel like talking he got that and didn't try to push me to share.

[Anonymous]

At least he isn't your long lost brother

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Aww....this is so sad.

Just giving your boyfriend the space he needs to properly mourn his loss w/out pressuring him to do anything.

Let him know that if he needs anything from you, to just ask.
Whether he needs an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on or a home-cooked meal.....you are only a phone call away.

+1

Don't go overboard. He'll open up about it when he's ready. You don't want to come on too strong and he may turn to you as an outlet to get away from everything that reminds him of the loss, so you don't want to emphasize it on your own accord.