Friendship Tips

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Good friends are often hard to find so when you find one, cherish him/her. In times of need, we sometimes don't know how to be there. Doing or saying the wrong thing can bring a bit of distance. I've always thought as friends we should have a holiday. Friendship Day. Once a year, plan a trip, sleepover, gift exchange etc. Just simply appreciate your friendship.

Essence Magazine gave us a few tips on What Not to Do.
-Don't try to cheer her up - there's nothing more irritating, because it makes you feel dismissed. Instead ask how she feels.

-Avoid platitudes like - God never gives us more than we can handle. They can sound preachy. It's better to speak from the heart.

-Don't say "I know just what you're going through" because you don't. Say instead, I can only imagine what you're going through.

-Avoid saying "call me if you need me" instead offer specific forms of help. "I'd like to bring dinner over tonight" No one likes to ask for help.