Can you help a friend when problems arise?
You can’t help a friend if you retreat when problems arise. To be a good friend, you need to be there for late night talks or tears. For some people, a friend’s hardship is an annoyance. That’s not really friendship. Even if they say they want to be alone, at least make the offer.
What’s the best way to help a friend?
After all, you don’t understand your friend’s problem as much as they do. Ask your friend before you do anything to help them rectify the situation. See how they feel about it (unless they are in danger or being abused, then you have to tell someone immediately).
How to get rid of a needy friend?
Many do not think they have to take your no for an answer. Drop him like a load of dirt. esp. physically if you have to. He will try to grope you and kiss you if you don’t. He will try to play on your sympathy. He wants what he wants at your expense.
What to do if your friend is going through a difficult time?
Remind the friend that they don’t deserve whatever happened to them. Try to do something, if possible, that would actually change the hardship your friend is facing. If you can’t find anything to do, try putting effort in and do something else helpful for your friend.
What happens if you try to force a friend to get help?
If you try to pressure or force a friend to get help, it may come from a good place, but it can actually have the opposite effect to what you intend and could turn your friend off seeking help altogether. If you avoid your friend, it’s likely to make them feel isolated.
You can’t help a friend if you retreat when problems arise. To be a good friend, you need to be there for late night talks or tears. For some people, a friend’s hardship is an annoyance. That’s not really friendship. Even if they say they want to be alone, at least make the offer.
Remind the friend that they don’t deserve whatever happened to them. Try to do something, if possible, that would actually change the hardship your friend is facing. If you can’t find anything to do, try putting effort in and do something else helpful for your friend.
After all, you don’t understand your friend’s problem as much as they do. Ask your friend before you do anything to help them rectify the situation. See how they feel about it (unless they are in danger or being abused, then you have to tell someone immediately).