answer:It is nice of you to be so concerned for your friend. The break-ups I when through when I was younger were more difficult because I was less mature, and had emotional dependencies in the relationship, and felt more desperate being single. As I got older, break-ups and divorce after many years with another person were still heartbreaking; but the more self-confidence and personal integrity one has, the more confident one can be that they’ll get through the grieving process and will be alright on their own. Suggest that your friend seek counseling, especially if he is guilt-ridden (if he caused the breakup) or if he seems distraught. I’ve also found it helpful to review things that I might have done differently, so that I’d be less likely to make the same mistakes in the future. I did that by journaling.