long time

Its been a long time since my last post, which I guess is a good thing considering I only generally write here when I'm feeling down, but tonight I decided to make an exception! I have come to realise that there are some amazing writers out there who have published some amazing blogs - unfortunatly I am not one of them. These people have the amazing ability of portraying a situation and making it feel like you are sitting right there looking in on a moment in their lives. I think it is amazing how some peoplecan use words to portray things that some of us would only be able to get across with the use of a video camera. I guess different people have different talents. I find it amazing that some people have such an ability to discribe their emotions and situations in such beautiful detail with the use of words - whether it be in wiritng, songs, or just even talking. The best I can do is just talk about how I am feeling.
I had a moment today when I realised that I may not be as good a listner as I thought I was. One of my friends from uni disapeared and came back looking like hse had been crying, when I asked her what had happened she told me that her boyfriend of 18 months had told her that he didnt think things were working out... I had no idea what to say... I mean I could say that I am sorry but where does that get either of us? I just gave her a big hug and tried to let her know that I am there for her but really wasnt sure what to say. I felt kind of useless to be just sitting there and not saying anything while so much shite was flowing through her mind? Was I meant to say something? All I kept thinking is that I cant even begin to imagine what she is going through. I mean, if my new boyfriend were to say that to me I would be upset and I would miss him, but they have been together for 18 months can I even begin to imagine how much worse her feelings would be, if I were to feel that bad after only a short amount of time then I dont know how bad she must be feeling.
Speaking of the new boyfriend, I was having a chat to one of our mutual friends the other day (it just so happens he is the new b/f's best friend) and it turns out that the reason he had been acting strange around me was because he liked me. What am I emant to do now, I am trying to respect his feelings and not be too affectionate to the b/f when he is around but I cant really help it - and now he seems to be kind of ignoring me. I can understand if he is feeling uncomfortable etc. but it makes me feel like I am doing something wrong. I spoke to the b/f about it and he seemed to think that everything would be ok but I guess its just been bothering me more than usual - or is it bothering me more than what it should be?!?