How do you deal with the death of a friend?

How do you deal with the death of a friend?
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My heart goes out to you. I’m not quite sure what to say, but I’m curious: you are wanting advice on how to deal with it? How to grieve? Are you more wanting words of comfort, or specific things you can do to help you feel your feelings and move through them?
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Should I block off a friend who lied about a death of another friend?

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Last Answer : answer:It's time to drop the friendship - too toxic. You can either send her a message of explanation, which would be the kind thing to do, or just unfriend and block her. Unless you think there is ... pleasant to you in person but nasty on social media is to tell her you are dropping her from them.

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How do you deal with it when your best friend stops talking to you?

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How did you deal with the death of a friend you hadn't seen in a while?

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Does knowing the circumstances of someone's death change your perspective?

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Upon really stressful and overwhelming moments, how do you deal with living with and/or taking care of a close loved one who is sick and dying?

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How do I deal with a person who "bullys"?

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How can I deal with the misgivings in our friendship?

Description : How can I deal with the misgivings in our friendship?

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How do you deal with people who take you for granted?

Description : How do you deal with people who take you for granted?

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How can I deal with my jealously?

Description : How can I deal with my jealously?

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How can I help a friend with ADHD and anger problems?

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If you found out a friend was casually racist, would you talk to them about it, or simply not talk to them again?

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Is it okay to unfollow an (old) friend on social media because they trigger your anxiety?

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I am friends with someone who is nice to me but my friend group doesn't like them?

Description : I am friends with someone who is nice to me but my friend group doesn't like them?

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I lied to my online best friend, should I tell him my real age?

Description : I lied to my online best friend, should I tell him my real age?

Last Answer : Kids! Tell him the truth, now. Don’t make it worse – don’t let it fester. He’s going to react in some way. Maybe no big deal, maybe yes, But it’s out of your control anyway. “oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive”