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Girlfriend's friend dies suddenly early in our relationship

MonsterzRock

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Hi Guys,

I've suddenly found myself in a difficult situation after being in a girlfriend-boyfriend relationship for 2.5 months. Everything has been awesome between us from the chemistry of emotions to sex, etc. We were seeing each other about 2-3 days a week after the first month--mostly the weekend and one day during the week.

Two weeks ago, after spending the weekend with her, she calls me and tells me that a very close friend of hers and her family's was killed in an accident the previous day. Unfortunately, the person was closely tied with her ex husband and her children for the past 20 years. Sadly, it has thrown a big wrench into our relationship and the texts and phone calls have dropped significantly since then--especially since the funeral last week.

Previous to the tragic event, we had tickets to see a show over the weekend. So 4 days after the funeral we went to the show as planned and we had a great time. We went back to her place and had sex that night and the next morning. I've been as supportive as I possibly can without going overboard. The night before the funeral, she called me a number of times to talk and then I insisted on coming over to keep her company and help her sleep. I ended up staying overnight with her until the next day--up until the funeral service. I did not push for sex that day at all. We just kissed, hugged and cuddled, etc. She thanked me for everything before we went our separate ways later that day.

I've been getting support from a handful of men and women friends using discretion as best as I can. This past week, we had very little contact with each other. Two very short phone calls during the week and a few texts with each other daily (also very brief). I didn't want to overdo things or come off needy. Then out of the blue, she called me then came over to my place and we visited for a bit then got intimate. And then she had to go to social event later that day.

I've dealt with a family death before when I was married ten years ago. But we were married for about 4 years when that tragic event occurred. But I've never had to deal with this so early in a relationship and just looking additional guidance, support, and suggestions. Oh, and we've been together a little over three months now. Thanks....
 

Franco

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MonsterzRock,

It sounds like you're doing a pretty good job of handling it so far. You want to be very warm with her when you see her and give her a shoulder to lean on, but you don't want to get emotional yourself. Your attitude should come across as, "I know how you feel... I've been there. I'll comfort you." At the same time, you don't want to frequently be contacting her, but your responses need to be very warm and should probably ask if she's doing okay (so that she knows you care).

I think you're doing fine. Just make sure you're comforting her during this difficult time, and don't be too aloof.

- Franco
 

MonsterzRock

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Yeah, that was my only challenge...is knowing how often to text her. Before all of this, we would exchange a few brief texts in the morning before (or right after) we both went to our jobs. I last texted her Sunday afternoon and then again this morning...very warm and brief. I'm thinking of just keeping it down to one text every other day and not expecting any responses. And no calling either. Haven't got any responses. But then I don't expect to given these circumstances. Thanks...

Example: Hi XX, just thinking about you... and have an awesome day!
 
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