Pls I relate to this question on a spiritual level I don't wanna give a shit abt others but even when I don't I find myself in a situation in which I feel obligated to at least pretend i care but I never know how reply
Make them feel better by giving them assurance and advice. Sometimes distract them from that problem. As for me, people that come to me said that I was too blunt and honest (cause it hit them where it hurts) I don't really know how to sugarcoat things and just accept the truth no? reply
Basically, you listen.
Get them to share what’s on their mind, don’t make it about you (the “oh yeah, I had that even worse” moments suck).
Clarify, reword things to be sure you understand.
Acknowledge their feelings.
Don’t tell them what to do, even if they ask. You are not the problem fixer and “you should/ you need to/ you must�...... reply