It is very important in supporting a woman who is planning to have an abortion that you recognize that this decision belongs to the pregnant woman herself. Every woman, regardless of her age or background, has the right to make decisions regarding her own body. Research indicates that it is important for women to receive support for her decision from someone who is significantly close to her. You can play an enormous role in helping her to feel confident and comfortable with her decision. When you cannot support her with her decision You may feel unable to support her with the decision she has made in relation to her pregnancy, whether it is to continue the pregnancy or to have an abortion.
Respect is the foundation of any friendship.
If you cannot support her with the decision she has made, you will need to at least respect her decision. This does not mean that you must agree with the decision she makes. You are entitled to your own viewpoint. It can be extremely difficult when someone you care about makes a serious decision that you disagree with. It will be much better for your friendship if you are able to listen to her and offer her support with her decision despite your own opinions.