Hi there,
The situation u describe is a very peculiar one. Your 'friend' needs to understand one thing for a fact that human emotions don't stay the same for anyone as time moves on...So wat ever 'she' said to save him from taking otherwise and den suffering emotionally, is only reflecting how mechanical it is where he can't understand 'her' intention behind it. Also societal barrier or atleast a perception of one is a consideration for him.... relationship meant for lifetime need to progress gradually from just love and attraction.... So when u r planning to settle down again with a married man... . remember the Emotions can change and he is breaking a marriage for making one (if he does dat).... Also if things settle down somehow all that has already happened in this relationship can't be changed.... And it wil always resurface in future. Such relationships are more toxic than pleasurable.
Next Steps
'She' shud consider taking sometime off from this relationship and try to analyse 'her' life.. where it started and how it's going... Remind 'her' that 'she' is not alone if 'she' has 'her' and own self. And if 'she' thinks it's too much too handle then facilitate 'her' to visit a psychiatrist /psychotherapist. 'she' needs guidance and help.
Hope this helps 'her'
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P. S. I guess u will understand why the quotes were used.... Plz take care