I am in newly involved with a man that lost his mother in July. They were very close. He has pretty much avoided feeling any grief until recently. I want to help but really I don't know how.

I could use some sound advice. I can't imagine what he is going through. First because I have never had that sort of closeness with anyone and second I just can't imagine.

I would like to be able to kiss his wound and make it better, that is the mom in me, but I know I can't. So what can I do?