How to Comfort a Sad Friend?
By yumi87
@ayuzawa (436)
Philippines
July 7, 2018 10:48am CST
This is actually something I am going through right now with a friend. I have shared in my previous discussion why in this page :
Have you tried comforting a dear friend who is in pain? I feel appreciated in a way that a friend seeks me in times of sadness, sometimes I don't know what to say but I am not happy at all that they are feeling this way..
The assurance of me being around is already good, perhaps I've done something more? Somehow, I wish I could take a part of that sadness someone close to me is suffering.. 
I don't know where I should start. I just talked to a friend and I am feeling her pain now too. She is currently in a long distance relationship for almost 6...
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@Fliafaith (763)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 Jul 18
sometimes, your presence is more important to people who are sad than even your words
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@Lissiel (423)
• Philippines
13 Jul 18
Yes, ones present is more important. Especially the presence of the people who are important to you.
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
12 Jul 18
My neighbor and I both lost family last year. We bumped into each other and she was wondering about my Mother who passed... she and my Mother were friends, we talked and prayed for each other and parted. Prayers helped us cope with our loss. Just being there for each other, praying and remembering that no one be forgotten & keeping pictures of the departed is a comfort. Sorry to hear about the sadness... one day it will be more of a remembering. Take care.
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@ayuzawa (436)
• Philippines
12 Jul 18
thank you @oahuwriter. It's nice to have someone who is compassionate and thoughtful friend. It's one of the simplest things that define us human. Sadness will just come and go.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
13 Jul 18
@ayuzawa
But going through grief is healthy & human. I went through grief, turned to my colleague about it. She was so kind to me, listened without judgement, & suggested writing my feelings in a journal. It is working very well, having a journal to pour out all my feelings.
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
8 Jul 18
Ohh I am so sorry to hear that.. being with your friend and being a good listener comforts her
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@arunima25 (87829)
• Bangalore, India
11 Jul 18
In a situation where words fail, silence is more effective. being around with them and giving them an war to listen is what is needed.
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@ayuzawa (436)
• Philippines
12 Jul 18
@arunima25 yes she is feeling better now, thank you.
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@arunima25 (87829)
• Bangalore, India
12 Jul 18
@ayuzawa I hope things are better now with you and your friend.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
7 Jul 18
I'm sorry for your friend. I really hope that you are able to calm him down
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@Sweetsherz (265)
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7 Jul 18
Jus spend time with them and listen to whatever they want say and say wat you thnk about it,,also try to watch a movie with them or play a game or you can go out for a walk
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@RvSinh (234)
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17 Jul 18
Good friends share their problems each other because they believe in each other and know that their friends will help them.I am always their for my friend in any problem and encourage him to be strong.
