[header] How to help a friend cope with a breakup (for girls ) [title] Actively listen to your friend. [step] Active listening is an approach you can use to get the most out of your interaction with your friend. When you're actively engaged and communicating openly with your friend, you are showing your friend that you understand her feelings and are supportive of her. 
Often when a breakup occurs, it can lead to feelings of loneliness and self-doubt. As a friend using active listening skills, you are communicating to your friend through actions that she is not alone and that value her thoughts and feelings.