My roommate has been pretty down ever since he has “gotten over” his situationship. How can I make him feel better and bring life to his eyes again.

Chances are good you know some things he enjoys by now. Offer them but don’t worry too much if he’s not up for it right now, that will return. A situationship is a relationship pretending not to be, but losing one is still a form of grief, and everybody handles that at their own speed. Be a friend, give him space if he wants it, that is the best way.

Roommate here. Can confirm I'm free. "I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes I saw the sign" — Roommate here. Can confirm I’m free. “I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes I saw the sign”

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