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How can I be there for my ex after his fathers death, without getting in between him and his girlfriend?

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Question - (12 August 2009) 4 Answers - (Newest, 22 August 2009)
A female United Kingdom age 41-50, anonymous writes:

I have fallen back in love with my ex, he has a new girlfriend, and even though me and him are still friends I have taken a step back and had less contact with him because of her. Although I would love to have him back I am not the sort of woman who would try to break them up or tell him how i feel while they are together or anything like that.

I found out last night that his father died at the weekend, I feel like i should be there for him but, I don't want to step on her toes or upset anyone (or myself). What do I do? do i send him a message? Do I go and see him? or do I just leave it?

I thought maybe I'd just send him a message saying that i was sorry to hear the news and if he needs anything to call, and then leave it to him.

Does that sound like a good idea?

I hate the thought of him being in pain and me not being there for him if he needs me, but i don't want to cause any friction problems.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (22 August 2009):

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This morning recieved (via Facebook) invitation to come to funeral on Tuesday (was sent to group of people)

Any advice on how to deal with this occasion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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A reader, anonymous, writes (16 August 2009):

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Thanks for the reasurance that this is the right thing to do.

Sent message, haven't heard anything, didnt really expect to though.

Now just have to figure out how to get over him x

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (12 August 2009):

i agree with just sending the message to let him know ur there!

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A male reader, rcn United States +, writes (12 August 2009):

rcn agony auntthat sounds like an appropriate way to handle it. and it's non threatening to his current relationship.

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