my exh's solution is to move to another town and not see anyone. shrugs. it is what it is. I'm sorry your friend is in that tough place of still being so firmly attached. He is very lucky to have you.
xoxo
M 20+ T25+ S ~15.5 (BD) BD 4/6/15 D 12/23/16
"Someone I loved once gave me A box full of darkness. It took me years to understand, That this too, was a gift." ~ Mary Oliver