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What do you do when someone you love starts acting stupidly? My best male friend thinks the way to get over his divorce a few months ago is to meet someone online and immediately get engaged and start planning the wedding. He's over the moon. I'm worried about him. But every time I try to talk to him about it, he tells me to back off. What can I do?

SUSAN SAYS

Jumping into a new relationship may seem to remove the pain. But it just puts a plaster over the damage - and often leads to choosing the wrong partner, and another breakup. That said, your friend will only get more determined if you keep saying he's wrong. So stay supportive. That way, you'll still be there for him if his heart is broken again.

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