How to Give Emotional Support

Instructions

• 1

  First of all, you need to tell your loved one or friend that you are with him or her in any circumstances. It will certainly help your friend or dear ones to feel a little better that he or she is not alone.
• 2

  However, do not impose yourself on your friend or loved one because he or she might be in need to stay alone for some time. But always keep observing him or her and present yourself whenever the occasion demands.
• 3

  Hug your friend when he or she is in a heartbreaking condition as it will help your friend or loved one to feel better. Pat your friend and encourage him or her to get rid of the situation.
• 4

  Do not forget to give your friend or loved one gifts on different occasions. It will make him or her realise that you are with him or her in the present disappointing time.
• 5

  Try to keep your friend or loved one busy all the time in order to divert his or her attention from the disappointing or heartbreaking incident that has disturbed him or her.
• 6

  Go for outing with your loved one or friend or plan watching some movie which will make him or her feel much better and he or she will start recovering from the condition.
• 7

  Try to get close to your friend or loved one because he or she is in need of someone at the present hard time. It will bring strength to your relationship with your loved one or friend and will make it everlasting.
• 8

  Try to talk about positive and optimistic aspects of thing with your friend which will help him or her to forget about the past and look ahead for better future.
• 9

  Stay polite with him or her even if your friend or loved one behaves in a harsh way. Try to understand that he or she is under stress at the moment.