Do you have a friend who is down in the dumps because of a recent job loss, breakup, or even death of a close family member? If so, it can often be difficult to know what to say to make her feel better.
The important thing is to try and keep her spirits up.
Here are a few ideas for helping her stay in a better state of mind.
Invite her out for dinner.
Don't be afraid to ask her to tag along- she will probably welcome the opportunity to get her mind off of things.
Try to keep the conversation light and let her talk about the things on her mind.
Just the invitation will let her know you are thinking of her.
Offer to host a girls' night in- and let it be an opportunity for her to get things off her chest.
Many times she just needs someone to talk to but doesn't want to burden anyone with her problems.
By giving her the chance to vent, you may be helping her to heel emotionally.
Send her flowers.
For some reason, Fresh Flowers will almost always bring a smile to a person's face.
If you know her favorite, send those.
If not, send a bright arrangement which is sure to lighten her mood.
No matter what you decide to do, let her know she can always come to you.
Just knowing she has someone who will listen that she can turn to will make a huge difference in her coming out of her slump.
Everyone has a time when they just need somebody to listen.