How to help a friend

Hello,
2 months ago, i started talking to this guy that i have known for 2 years. We were friends but lost touch and now back in touch again. We found out that we liked each other and decided to give a relationship a go but he wanted to take me out on a date first. 4 weeks ago, he totally shut down, didn’t speak to me, completely ignoring my texts and I didn’t know why. I went to visit him 2 weeks later at his house where his parents told me his dog had died and he wasn’t home. They told me where he was so I visited him to make sure he was okay. He told me he still likes me but just needs some space and time to heal which I understand. He pinky promised me he will be in touch again after he has healed. It’s been another 2 weeks and still not heard anything. I understand grief can take a long time but I’m worried he’s going to forget about me and won’t get back in contact again. I have messaged him since telling him I’m thinking of him and I’m here if he wants a chat but still, no reply. I’ve never lost a pet so don’t know the pain but I understand it’s traumatic for someone to go through. I don’t really know what to do. Is there anyone who’s been through this that may be able to give me some advice? Just to clarify, we ain’t together, still just friends at the moment Thank you

Hi @Heather3,

I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support/share their thoughts, but I just wanted to say thank you for so bravely sharing this with us. Keep reaching out,

Alex