Trying to help my girl bestfriend
By arvintot
@arvintot (401)
Philippines
September 12, 2012 12:02am CST
Last month my bestfriend texted me she asked if I am with my girlfriend right now and if I'm busy. I didn't reply thru text but instead I called her and she answered. I asked her why is she asking that and then she started sniffing like she is crying after that she told me her problem. I really don't know what to say to her problems because I don't know what was the cause of it I asked her but she isn't sure what was the main reason. I tried explaining some reasons but I'm not sure if that help, but one thing that I repeatedly told her that "She should decide what to do, because she is all grown up". Right after that night after a few days she's happy again and she made the decision on her own. I'm just here for her just call or text me and I will be their for her side.
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13 responses
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
12 Sep 12
She was confused with her mess and after chatting with you, she found out a decision...
many times i am in the same situation...when i don't know what to do or make a decision, i just chat with friends even though it doesnt related to my problems but i could make a decision after that...it is a reason why we need friends around...
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
12 Sep 12
Most of the time, those who come to us for advise doesn't really want an advise to begin with. They already know what to do, they have already favored a decision, but they just want someone to talk to and someone to listen to them. More often than not, being a good listener is far more helpful than handing out an advise.
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@besweet (9859)
• Ireland
12 Sep 12
Maybe that is exactly why she needs to talk to you. You don't tell her what to do and you have a way to help her make her own decisions! Also, when it comes to relationships, women usually want to hear another guy's opinion because boys sometimes think in a similar way. I do the same as well, if I don't understand my boyfriend's reaction in my relationship, I might ask for another guy's opinion that can see things from another point of view.
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
12 Sep 12
Well sometimes people just need to talk with someone to unload the feelings out to feel well again. Good for her she had you to talked with and ask for advice. It was a nice and simple advice you gave him and you were right to tell her to decide on her own since she is grownup already. You may hear her problem out but I guess it is best that you avoided giving her advice which may at times be detrimental to her instead of helping her.
@Ladybugs (404)
• Philippines
12 Sep 12
Hello there Arvintot. I think you are such a great and supportive best friend. It's good to know that you would always be there for your girl bestfriend. That's what bestfriends are for. Maybe, she just asked you if you were with your girlfriend so she could freely express what she wanted to say when you are just alone. I think some of the girlfriends sometimes get jealous to their guys' girl bestfriend. Others would really think that they should have their boyfriends' full attention.
Maybe your bestfriend just asked you if you were with your gf so she might not get jealous if ever you would text or console her. It's just good your bestfriend was able to solve her problem by herself. I think what you told her was right. She should be the one who should decide on what to do because that's her life and she's already a big girl. I think she also listened to what you told her. She was also overwhelmed and thankful because you were able to call, talk, and listen to her. It's good to know that she's happy again. You were one of the contributing factors why she felt that way again. Another thing maybe was when she was finally able to solve her problems with her boyfriend.
Just keep on being a good friend to your bestfriend and of course, with all of your other friends. Always take time to listen to them so they would also do the same thing when you would need someone to listen to you too. Happy myLotting. :)
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
13 Sep 12
Giving a shoulder to cry on for a friend surely helps ease whatever problem that friend is having. Sometimes just knowing that there is a friend who is more than willing to listen is enough to give a smile. She sure is lucky to have a friend like you.
@Marygoround (155)
• Philippines
12 Sep 12
Maybe she just needs someone to listen to her and comfort her. But when she asked you "if you were with your girlfriend" it seems that she likes you. Maybe she has feelings for you and wanted the two of you together. She's crying because she cant tell it to you straight and you have a girlfriend. Maybe just maybe.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
14 Sep 12
It isn't always necessary to offer a solution when a friend has a problem. Just the fact that you were available when she needed someone to talk to was enough to make a difference. She needed comfort from someone she trusted and you called immediately in her time of need. It doesn't matter that you didn't know what to say to her problems.
@marguicha (223110)
• Chile
13 Sep 12
I didnĀ“t understand much, but on the whole, you were nice to call your friend. Sometimes people have problem to solve, know that noone can help, but yet need to be cuddled by someone who cares.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
13 Sep 12
Is she having problems in love life? That is what I can think that is why she is being depressed. Yeah there are times that some people are not asking advise but they just want to talk about the situation and she just want you to listen. There are times when you tend to advise especially if it will contradict to the topic that she is talking about most likely it is will pisses her off. I mean that thing happened to me that makes me think my cousin is not a good listener that she just want to prove herself or project something about herself. I don't like it when she is attempting to correct me because I know she is not credible enough.
@Pegasus72 (1898)
•
13 Sep 12
Sounds like you have a good friendship an letting her make the final choice was the right thing to do that way she can't come back at you and blame you if things go wrong. Hope you have a long and loving friendship.
@mrswhitfield (2044)
• Indonesia
12 Sep 12
Glad you'll be always there for her. Someday she will do the same for you, she'll be there when you need her. Friends there to share the good times and bad times. That's what friends are for.