[header] How to calm someone down after a breakup [title] Offer your friend support. [step] When we see the people we love hurt or upset, it can be tempting to immediately begin providing them with advice on how to fix their problems, even if they are not looking for a fix. Sometimes we get so caught up in problem solving that we don't allow them to actually discuss the problem. 
Give your friend the space and the comfort to be able to discuss the breakup at length until they have gotten it off of their chest. Do not try to tell them what to do, just allow them to talk.