Stop giving unsolicited advice and start asking, “how can I help or support you?” By doing this, you’re allowing them to open up to you and communicate their needs. Your next job is to be an active listener and do your best to support them in the ways they want to be supported. But remember, sometimes our job is to not let our friends continue to have a victim mindset…sometimes they need us to tell them hard truths that require action on their part and that you believe they can do it ✔️ #friendship #relationships #communication #supportivefriends #supportsystem