The saying goes that your friends are your chosen family, and when it comes to your closest friends, those relationships can indeed be some of the most important ones in your life. You all rely on one another for support and love to see each other happy, but everyone goes through rough patches in life. As you would appreciate your friends showing up for you when you’re having a hard time, you should show them the same love and consideration. Below are a few quick ideas to help you cheer up your friends when they need someone to put a smile on their faces.
1. Invite Them Over for Dinner
If you can tell your friend isn’t having the best time, think about inviting them over to your place for dinner. You can always go out if they would prefer to but hosting them at your house can create a more intimate environment that they may feel more comfortable talking in if they want to get some things off their chest. Also, a homecooked meal is always comforting, or even eating takeout and drinking wine together in front of a feel-good film can be a good way to lift their spirits.
2. Find Some Positive Distractions for Them
It’s important to let your friend talk through what is bothering them if they want to, but equally, dwelling on issues isn’t always helpful. Finding some fun, positive distractions for them can help to provide some respite from the issues that are causing them stress, and you might even have them laughing and smiling by the end of the day. Choose some activities that you know your friend will enjoy, and perhaps invite some of your other friends to join you and make it a group event.
3. Send Them a Surprise Gift
Sometimes a little surprise gift can make you feel incredibly special and loved, even more so when you receive these gifts during times of hardship. This can be a great choice for those who might not live close by to their friends, so meeting up for a coffee or a drink isn’t an option. There are various gifts you can send, like this sweets hamper, flowers, a self-care package, or a novelty gift that represents an inside joke you both share.
4. Give Them a Call
Whether you live close by or not, sometimes the simplest way to help your friend feel better is to give them a call. Whether you choose to speak over the phone or video chat, these conversations will show them that you are thinking of them, and you want to check in to see if they’re OK. They might not want to discuss what’s bothering them at that time, but your talk can help to take their mind off things, and at the very least, it shows you can and that they can turn to you when they are ready to talk things through.
If you want to cheer your friend who is going through a rough patch, consider the suggestions above and see how they can help.
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