I just read in the paper that my friend's husband has to go to prison for a year (white collar). I had no idea anything has been going on. Since she obviously did not want anyone to know, and now it is in the paper, what would be the most sensitive thing for me to do?
2006-12-14 00:20:47 · 16 answers · asked by Helen T 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Just let her know if she needs anything at all you're always there for her. She'll know what you mean & why you're saying it, soo don't even bring up the details. She'll talk openly when she feels comfortable enough.
2006-12-14 00:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by pr1ncezz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send a card telling her you are thinking of her. Dont mention the situation. Suggest maybe an outing for lunch or coffee. And do not bring it up yourself. Just show her your friendship and support. When and if she feels she can trust, she will tell you about it. She will open up and show her true feelings, At that point just offer her all the support you can. and she needs,. Be a good listener., That is what she needs most. If she has other needs she will let you know. As they come up, then you can offer what she needs.,
Be trustworthy, honest and a good friend.
That is what she needs the most right now.
2006-12-14 00:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by vicscavies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest with her. yet caring and sensitive. If you 'keep your mouth shut' now that it's in the paper, it's almost like you are lying to her. She's pretty much going to know that everyone knows now. Just be prepared to listen if she wants to talk. Let her know that you are there for her if she needs you. Leave it at that.
2006-12-14 00:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To have good friends you must be a good friend. Here are some of the ways good friends treat each other:
• Good friends listen to each other.
• Good friends don't put each other down or hurt each other's feelings.
• Good friends try to understand each other's feelings and moods.
• Good friends help each other solve problems.
• Good friends give each other compliments.
• Good friends can disagree without hurting each other.
• Good friends are dependable.
• Good friends respect each other.
• Good friends are trustworthy.
• Good friends give each other room to change.
• Good friends care about each other.
he is not a good friend,
2006-12-14 00:47:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
send her a card saying think of you and write in it that you are always there if she wants to talk or needs a friend. and also put that she is not alone and you want to help her if she is willing. put your self in her shoes and do the things what you would like done.
2006-12-14 00:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be with her $ try 2 understand her
2006-12-14 00:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by gananarayan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ask...let her tell you. If you are truely her friend she will confide in you. Listen closely and give lots of hugs.
2006-12-14 00:22:25 · answer #7 · answered by WENDY R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be nice 2 her and don't bring it up
2006-12-14 00:24:08 · answer #8 · answered by Tia M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, don't be judgmental and don't talk about the situation behind her back.
2006-12-14 00:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by Cracker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave your friends
2006-12-14 03:57:14 · answer #10 · answered by Ahmad F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋