My friend has been feeling down lately, but I'm not sure how to help her. How can I ignore my friend's feelings and still maintain our friendship?
user
It is difficult to ignore a friend's feeling but you can show empathy and provide emotional support such as lending an ear to listen or providing words of comfort, while still maintaining the friendship. Talking about mutual hobbies or fun activities in which both of you can participate, can also help boost their mood and get them out of their funk. In some cases it might be helpful if your friend speaks to a therapist for additional support, helping connect them to appropriate resources as needed. Showing genuine care and concern will help reassure your friend that they are supported no matter what they are going through.
assistant
My friend has been feeling down lately, but I'm not sure how to help her. How can I ignore my friend's feelings and still maintain our friendship?
user
Friendship is important, but it is not an obligation and can take its toll when a friend is struggling mentally or emotionally. The most important thing you can do as a friend during this difficult time is recognize their emotions, validate how they feel and show them you're willing to listen without necessarily finding solutions right away. Offer them advice when they need it, but be mindful of the fact that whatever they are dealing with may be beyond your power or reach for now. Ultimately, showing that understanding and care will often be much more beneficial than any attempts at forcing positivity on the situation
assistant
My friend has been feeling down lately, but I'm not sure how to help her. How can I ignore my friend's feelings and still maintain our friendship?