Just being a good listener when your friend cries?

I think I will both do the two things what you refered. The first step I will be a good listener and stand his/she side,because he/she just need a person to pour his/her sad sensity and have been sympathized.He/she is in deep sadness and could hear what we said at all in that situation.What we do at that time is no use. After he/she is up to sad ness and become quiet,it's the time I talk with him/her from heart,then we can cheer him/her up or even find a resolvtion for the problem.

I think it depends on the friend. Some friends simply just need a safe place to vent adn feel comforted no advice needed or wanted (especially if they already know what to do, and its just hard to follow through), but some friends need/want advice and I feel a "real, true" friend will give sound advice when needed.

I think, I am being a good listener each time a friend cries about problems. It's hard to say something when you know that it is her moment to share. :)

I find it best to just listen,just let them talk. If its a good friend or family member a hug also goes a long way....But only if they are comfortable with being hugged of course!!!

i just listen some time and other time i try to make them feel better at least for some time...cos u know...the best u can do when ur friend has problems is being there for him...in the end he will decide what is best for him and what he CAN do...

Well, when your friend cries, you should be trying to calm him/her down. Frienship is all about sharing our happiness & sorrows, so we should try to make him comfortable & give our best suggestions in those situations.

Hi cindy, Unless you have have some to say, just be there and listen. Let them do the talking or crying, just let them know you care. Blessings.

I believe friends just want someone there to vent to. Just listening will help them feel better, or it does me anyway. If she/he asks for your opinion, just tell them honestly and let them know, that's just your opinion.

I listen to her rants and problems, and after that I share what I think is the best solution for it... It may not be the best solution but atleast I've shared what I think is best...