That article brought me back to my last 14 month break up. I was exactly that person. I was someone she could trust with her issues. Big or small I was someone she could trust.
Honestly, this is what brought my ex back last time. We both dated during our 14 months apart, but I was always a friend to her. Someone she could trust with all of her problems. I believe I'm still the only one she talks to about her problems. It's about perception, I may be viewed as her emotional tampon to some, but I also may be viewed as a great friend to others. I prefer to look at myself as the great friend.
I'm not too familiar with your sitch but the last few posts caught my eye.
I hope you figure it out.
Me-35 Com law-28 S-3 T-6 yrs w/14 mnth bu 1st bu- 2/2012 Rec-4/2013 2nd bu-10/2013 IC-2 yrs(anger issues) MC- 5 mnths-fail OM~1/1/14 OM dumped 6/4/14 New OM ~10/4/14