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[quote=Anonymous]You sound like a kind and thoughtful friend. It's totally understandable that you want to cheer up your friend, but I think you need to approach her distress in a different way (I say this as someone who is divorced after my spouse cheated-and it was a completely shocking thing to me). It's great to offer her distractions if she wants them (come to my house, go to drinks/movie/spa/whatever), but understand that right now she might need to be sad and angry, and that's normal and healthy and may actually help her move on and eventually find a partner who treats her well. I would keep doing what you are doing-offer her opportunities to spend time with you and don't get offended or stop offering if she declines. Encourage her to go to therapy, at least on a short-term basis. Remind her that she is a strong person, and she will get through this, and by this time next year life will be better.[/quote]
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