As I try to help and comfort my friend as he goes through the process of trying to break up with his girlfriend, I am realizing more and more how his relationship parallels my past one.  He is my counterpart, always giving and trying and having patience with his partner, and she is my ex's counterpart.

And I know there is only so much my words can do, but I will continue to tell him how much he means to me and that he is not a bad person.  She has been selfish and cruel and mean and she never deserved him.  And she does not deserve him now.

Going to push down any of my own sadness so I could try my best to help him.  Because he deserves to be happy.  Even if that seems impossible for him right now.