I just started dating someone that I have known for years but never really "known". (His family and mine were always together when we were younger for sports) We are very knew at the dating thing and have yet to put any labels on our situation. He recently moved home to help his dad out who he just found out passed away this last weekend while he was on vacation. I've been there for friends who have lost loved ones but this is so different for me. I'm not really sure how to act or what my role is. I guess I somewhat wanted a guys perspective on how they'd want the girl they "just" started seeing to treat them. I can do the friendly, I'm hear to listen, thing but is there anything more I can offer him?
2007-07-23 15:07:03 · 2 answers · asked by snow_sammy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If you have just started dating, then you really are still "just friends." So do the friendly "I'm here for you" thing. Don't bug him. Don't pressure him. Leave the relationship status quo until he has coped with his loss (not till the end of his mourning, just till he's ready to get back out into the world again). You can never go wrong by being a friend. And, he will always remember that you were there for him.
2007-07-23 15:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by old beatnik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your role is the same as it would be for anyone's funeral. You help them when and where they need (and ask for) help. It's the right thing to do simply as a human being, regardless of your relationship with this guy.
2007-07-23 15:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by hulidoshi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋