Hi everyone,

I know it's been a while since I've been here and I apologize for that. However, I really need some insight right now.

About a month ago, I met this fantastic guy. He's handsome, smart, motivated, caring - anything and everything you could ask for. However, about three months ago, his girlfriend shot herself on his bed in his apartment. Obviously this is very difficult for him. I thought I knew how to handle this kind of stuff and I thought I knew the right things to say. He's often resentful when I try to support him and always tells me that what people have to say never helps. I want to be able to say the right thing. Maybe I shouldn't say anything. Is that the trick? I've resorted to just listening and interjecting my thoughts when I know it's the best time.

For those of you who have been through this before - what helps the most? Verbal support or just having someone to listen when you needed to vent?

He seems to be doing better lately. He's moved on to the anger stage. He tells me that he's afraid he's starting to forget her because he feels his sadness. I tried to tell him that's part of the healing process and he's not really forgetting her, but beginning to move on. Am I doing the right thing?