- “Witness” their feelings. …
- Affirm that their feelings make sense. …
- Show the person you understand their feelings, and facilitate the deepening of his or her own understanding of them. …
- Don’t minimize their pain or try to cheer them up. …
- Offer physical affection if appropriate.
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How do you comfort a sad person?
- “Witness” their feelings. …
- Affirm that their feelings make sense. …
- Show the person you understand their feelings, and facilitate the deepening of his or her own understanding of them. …
- Don’t minimize their pain or try to cheer them up. …
- Offer physical affection if appropriate.
How do you talk to someone when they are sad?
- Tell Them You Care. …
- Remind Them You’re There for Them. …
- Ask How You Can Help. …
- Urge Them to Talk With a Doctor. …
- Ask Them If They Want to Talk. …
- Remind Them That They Matter. …
- Tell Them You Understand (If You Really Do) …
- Remind Them It’s OK to Feel This Way.
How do you comfort a sad person online?
- Don’t worry about it not being your place. Don’t think you’ll somehow make things worse for your friend by intervening. …
- Reach out in private. …
- Help provide options. …
- Just listen. …
- Give them hope.
How do you comfort a sad person over text?
- “Whenever you need to call, I’m here.”
- “I wish I could be there right now.”
- “You’re still in my thoughts. Remember that.”
- “Your family is lucky to have you through all this.”
- “Maybe I can’t be there, but there’s definitely something I can do.
How do you comfort someone over call?
- Affirm their feelings. …
- Encourage them to open up. …
- Give them an invitation to talk. …
- Listen without interruption. …
- Allow them to express emotion. …
- Don’t be the first to hang up. …
- Be there for them. …
- Don’t try and fix it.
How do you make a sad person happy?
- 1 Affirm and validate their feelings.
- 2 Listen without criticizing or judging.
- 3 Offer to complete a task for them.
- 4 Give them a sincere compliment.
- 5 Cook them their favorite food or treat.
- 6 Go for a walk with them.
- 7 Bring your pet over to help cheer them up.
How do you cheer someone up over text?
- “Hey, get well soon. Like, real soon. …
- “You’re doing a great job with a major responsibility. …
- “Remember that time you [insert major achievement here]? …
- “I hate that you’re going through this. …
- “Hey, I haven’t forgotten about you or how difficult this must be.
How do you comfort someone?
- Acknowledge Their Feelings.
- Repeat Their Feelings.
- Draw Their Emotions Out.
- Don’t Minimize Their Pain.
- Be There For Them, Right At That Moment.
- Offer Physical Affection, When Appropriate.
- Express Your Support.
- Tell Them They’re Special.
How do you cheer up a sad girl?
- Sing her a song. Try being silly. …
- Tell a funny story. Tell her that really embarrassing story you have from middle school. …
- Collect a Youtube playlist of funny videos.
How do u make someone miss u?
- Stop texting him.
- The waiting game.
- Always be the first one to hang up.
- Have a signature.
- Don’t give away everything.
- Leave things “accidentally“
- Use social media as your weapon.
- Be busy when he asks you out.
How do you comfort a friend who is crying?
- “Witness” their feelings. …
- Affirm that their feelings make sense. …
- Show the person you understand their feelings, and facilitate the deepening of his or her own understanding of them. …
- Don’t minimize their pain or try to cheer them up. …
- Offer physical affection if appropriate.
How can you make someone cry?
- 1) “Talk to me about it.” It helps to offer a lending ear to someone who wants to chat.
- 2) “It’s okay to be sad.”
- 3) “I’m here with you.”
- 4) “I’m here to listen.”
- 5) “Let’s solve this together.”
- 6) “Call me when you want to talk.”
- 7) “The same thing has happened to me.”