How to Comfort Someone Who’s Crying/sad
How to Comfort Someone Who’s Sad/Crying Have you ever had someone come to you crying? Maybe your girlfriend had a brutal day at work and fell apart when she came through the door. Or your mom lost it while reminiscing about your deceased dad. Or your usually stoic buddy broke down about his girlfriend dumping him. Interacting with someone who’s sad and hurting can be awkward; you want to be there for them, show your empathy, and strengthen your relationship, but it’s hard to know how to act and what to say. A lot of us end up sitting there uncomfortably, offering some awkward back pats, while saying, “ There, there, it’s okay .” How to Comfort Someone Who’s Sad/Crying “Witness” their feelings. One of the most difficult things about trying to comfort someone who’s hurting is feeling like you don’t know what to say. Fortunately, most of the time people aren’t actually looking for you to offer specific advice or pearls of wisdom; the most comforting thing in the world...