Matthew, an honest friend in need of our compassion

I can relate to Friends star Matthew Perry, who revealed that he dumped Julia Roberts (pictured with him, above) because he was scared she would leave him. I left someone behind because of my insecurity. I had terrible acne and I never recovered mentally from it. I would have been devastated if the love of my life left me, so I had to leave him instead.

A. Bailey, Exeter

I respect Matthew Perry for his honesty. He is really telling us something movie stars rarely reveal because of their big egos. I hope he will find inner peace and happy moments in this chaotic world we are all living in.

Joseph Alexander, Stoke-on-Trent

Julia Roberts would have ended up dumping Matthew Perry because he was, and still is, a total mess. It is very hard to understand why he was so chronically determined to throw away his privileged life.

Thomas Foster, York

I hope this gorgeous, wonderful man manages to stay off any drugs and live a clear life. He has brought joy and laughter to millions, let’s hope the joy returns to his life in the future.

Amber Lewis, Kidderminster