“Dear Z,

I have this friend who cheated on her boyfriend, but he was also talking to some girl at the same time. They talked it out and worked together to be okay again, but I don’t know if he truly has the same feelings for her anymore. It seems different. Any advice?

–Anonymous”

Hello Anon,

Once someone cheats on another, the trust in a relationship is very hard to get back. Sometimes, it can’t be recovered.

I would let the couple figure it out for themselves. Of course, I’d be there if either of them need some support, but they need to figure this out on their own as a couple.

I know it’s really hard to watch your friend go through something like this, but the best thing you can do is just be there for your friend and support her in any way possible. Simply talking with her, or just being someone she can vent her feelings out to, would be good.

Even if someone did wrong, they are only human and us humans makes mistakes. What she needs right now is a friend.

I really hope your friend is okay and I wish you the best of luck.   

–Z