I had the urge to tell my friend what he actually needed to hear and that made me out to be the bad guy.
Why are you the bad guy to your friend?
Because I hurt his feelings and that's one of the most awful things I can ever do.
Often it seems like the truth is the right thing but sometimes it is good to tell your friends what they need to hear. You should not kick someone when they are down.
I only said the truest things. It better for him when he knows how I feel. I agree that it hurts a bit but I trust that he will pull himself together.
I agree with you there. I would recommend giving him a little bit of time before trying to talk to him again. You should make it known you're only trying to help him by being very honest with them.