Pup--The BF thing works for some folks. Nothing is onesizefitsall.....even the grovelling thing. It usually doesn't work (grovelling)....but it does for some.
When something isn't working....try something else.
SOMETIMES the guilt a person feels is so overwhelming.....being their friend lets them know forgiveness and healing are possible....
sg Love is PATIENT, love is KIND, LOVE never fails / DB since 2001