What to get a friend to make them feel better?
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Ask Them If They Want Help. ...
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Simply Be There for Them. ...
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Take On a Creative Project Together. ...
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Leave Your Friend a Handwritten Note. ...
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Swing the Blues Away. ...
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Go Get Some Ice Cream. ...
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Do Whatever They Want to Do. ...
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Volunteer Together.
How do you help a friend who is really struggling?
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DO listen and validate. ...
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DO ask what they need from you. ...
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DO offer to help with everyday tasks. ...
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DO celebrate their wins, including the small ones. ...
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DO read up on what they’re struggling with. ...
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DO check in with them regularly.
What can I give my friend to cheer her up?
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Travel Mug. Nothing beats a warm drink when you’re feeling down. ...
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Canvas Print. Using your favorite photo, or one of the quotes listed below, make your friend or loved one a custom canvas print. ...
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Personalized Candles. ...
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Fleece Photo Blanket. ...
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Custom Flower Pot and House Plant.
What do you not say to someone going through a hard time?
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“I can’t imagine what you’re going through.” This makes the person feel isolated and unseen. ...
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“There will always be another opportunity.” This minimizes a loss (of a job, a relationship, a pregnancy, etc.)
How can you cheer someone up over text?
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“Whenever you need to call, I’m here.”
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“I wish I could be there right now.”
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“You’re still in my thoughts. Remember that.”
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“Your family is lucky to have you through all this.”
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“Maybe I can’t be there, but there’s definitely something I can do.
How do you cheer someone up?
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Listen Up. When life gets overwhelming it helps to have someone willing to listen. ...
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Give Hugs. It sounds so simple, it’s stupid.
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Give Them a Handwritten Note or Card. ...
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Have a Chuckle. ...
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Make Them Dinner. ...
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Share a Walk. ...
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Have a Movie Night. ...
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A Spa Experience.
How do you make a friend feel appreciated?
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Make them their favorite food. Sweets are usually a good bet.
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Surprise them with a gift. ...
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Learn something new together. ...
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Bring them chocolate and/or flowers. ...
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Write them a note. ...
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Tell them something you like about them. ...
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Plan an adventure for just the two of you. ...
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Learn their love language.
How do you comfort someone?
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1. “ Witness their feelings” ...
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Affirm that their feelings make sense. ...
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Draw out their feelings inorder to better understand what they feel. ...
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Don’t minimize their pain or focus only on cheering them up. ...
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Offer physical affection if appropriate. ...
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Affirm your support and commitment.
What to say to a friend to make them feel special?
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You are more fun than anyone or anything I know, including bubble wrap.
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You are the most perfect you there is.
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You are enough.
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You are one of the strongest people I know.
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You look great today.
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You have the best smile.
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Your outlook on life is amazing.
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You just light up the room.
What to say to friend who is struggling?
A heartfelt
“I’m sorry”
goes a long way.
People may shy away from saying, “I’m sorry” in response to someone’s misfortune because it might not feel like enough of an acknowledgment. But Miller says a genuine “I’m sorry” can go a long way to make your friend feel heard and validated.
How do you help a friend emotionally?
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Step in to Do the To-Dos. ...
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Make a Thoughtful Move. ...
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Try a Post-It Filled With Supportive Reminders and Questions. ...
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Just Show Up. ...
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Recognize Their Efforts and Say “Thank You” ...
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Truly “See” Them. ...
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Remind Them of Their Favorite Things. ...
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Text an Out-Of-The-Blue Compliment.
How do you cheer yourself in lockdown?
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Write Them a Letter of Appreciation. ...
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Send Them a Silly Video. ...
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Go for a Walk Together. ...
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Send Them a Gift. ...
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Encourage Them to List Three Nice Things That Happened That Day. ...
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Put on Their Favourite Music and Dance. ...
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Create a Happy Space for Them.
What are some comforting words?
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I’m sorry.
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I care about you.
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He/she will be dearly missed.
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He/she is in my thoughts and prayers.
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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You are important to me.
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My condolences.
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I hope you find some peace today.
