How can you help a hurting friend?
By Emerald
@chavezrmc (6095)
Philippines
March 5, 2007 7:29am CST
A hurting friend needs consolacion, kind words, listening ear and more. how do you help yours?
3 responses
@maui_gomez_lim (1017)
• Philippines
5 Mar 07
I usually gives comforting words to lessen the pain. I know I cannot give anything else than that, especially if the solution to her/his current dilemma is beyond my power. =)
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
9 Mar 07
you are right. what is important is that we can let our friend think that they are not alone in times of trouble. during their lowest times.
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
10 Mar 07
its an emotion and there's no problem in letting this out if this can help you and im sure your friend can see your gesture if its genuine or not.
@jengrin (944)
• Philippines
5 Mar 07
I will listen but will not push to my own agenda, unless I my friend is making grave mistake that will jeopardize her safety. I'll just keep quiet and merely lend an ear. Be available for telephone chat or sms at most any hour. I'll have more patience to hear the same ruminations, regrets or fears until my friend works them through. And let her enjoy life!!!
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
9 Mar 07
lending an ear to your friend matters a lot. They just want to let out all the feelings that's inside so we must be ready to listen and comment a little if needed. This way they can feel that they are not neglected in those times that they badly need a friend.
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
9 Mar 07
lending an ear to your friend matters a lot. They just want to let out all the feelings that's inside so we must be ready to listen and comment a little if needed. This way they can feel that they are not neglected in those times that they badly need a friend.
@amitksing (1323)
• India
9 Mar 07
I will first of all try to share the reason why he feels hurt. I think this helps a lot! I will also try things that please him usually like going for a movie, on a drive, playing games, visiting some good friend, going out to dine, share cup of coffee and many other things.
Apart from this, I will try to remind him of the good things that have happened to him, talk about times when he was very happy and try to make him move towards brighter side of the life.
All thses things I think must help him to come out from the tough situation he is facing!
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
9 Mar 07
you are a good friend. and i believe your friend will do the same thing to you too. keep it up and you will have more friends before you know it. Real friends are a treasure we can be proud of.
