how do i help my friend ?
456828
Honestly, I never think notes are a good idea. I always am more nervous writting a note and I end up censoring myself because I always get worried it will fall into the wrong hands. Tell her the best way is face to face. Not to mention to do it on her OWN. Help is juvinille. Anyways, the right time will come for her and she'll know what to do. Trust me, I was horribly shy too, and it happened for me, she just has to meet the right guy and it'll fall right into place but don't forget to encourage her to do it on her own in the way she most feels comfertable. After all your not going to trail her on all her dates and speak for her right? :)
264439
Just do it.  Man up, pal and your friend will at least have to talk to you.  If things get worse, then you know you tried to resolve the issue.
573610
Be there for him, show him that you care. Show him what a good friend you can be, just show that you always have his back.
1148982
Support your friend.  The next few months are going to be hard, but if you really do care, stand by your buddy.  Let him know that you are prepared to help, but he needs to be serious about his sobriety, and if he's not, you can't do anything for him.  Lay down a clear cut set of rules and guidelines to help him.  Good luck.  Hope that helps.
748766
you can't! They are the only one who can make that decision, and its one of the hardest things to see a friend falling to pieces...but there is one thing you can do....when he need you...be there for him/her....10 percent...first they have to hit rock bottom, and then when there finally come around....there will need lots of good friend and support....so be there!!!!
201674
All I can tell you is to continue to do what you are doing...being there for him. When my mother passed away suddenly, without the forewarning your friend has been given, it was someone like you who helped me through it, even though she didn't know how much she held my broken heart together.\n\nYou may never know your healing effect upon your friend, sweetheart, but just be there for him...a rock, a shoulder to cry on (when men aren't supposed to be allowed to show such weakness), the one he can call in the middle of the night when it gets really tough. Even if he never comes out and says it, you will have made all the difference in the world.\n\nAnd isn't that all that each of us wish to do at least once in our lives for someone else?
992670
Talk to a friend....it helps a little!
984728
Just be there for them, hon, just be there for them. That is all you can do as a friend. Listen to them, if that is all you do, if that is all they need than do it.
651591
If as you say everything has gone back to normal, then yes, ask him. If he is your friend, he will help you if he can. If he feels he cannot then surely he will tell you so.
1185759
Just be there for her.  Something's bothering her... it isn't just because she thinks she's fat.  but, in the mean time, try to get her to eat something...all the while reminding her that you are her friend and only want to help.
775867
all you can do is basically be supportive and help him when he needs you.  he will get better.
518089
Tell him that life isn't as bad as it seems. He needs to look at the bright side of eveerything. Do you really want to stop being his friend because he is someone who doesn't see the good of things? Think about it. You said you were friends. Don't let him go because of his problems. Help him through it. Make your friend let him know gently that they don't have a chance. Just do things lightly, and think more about him. Don't ditch the dude for his personal things he needs to take care of.
951071
u can always try to help him, but he has to help himself as well.. hopefully he will listen to u.. thier is only so much u can do.. good luck to u on this.. I know its not gonna be an easy task to accomplish...
959841
You tell her. If you don't feel comfortable doing that, tell her that you have a friend and what should your friend do. When she reassures you, tell her that your friend might acutally be you. She will help you and get you to a safe place.
467488
LET HER GET IT ALL OUT,CRY,THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR HER ANYWAY, TRY BE ATTENTIVE AND OFFER HER SUPPORT! SHE IS OBVIOUSLY HAVING A HARD TIME DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND YOU MUST FEEL QUIT PROUD THAT SHE'S TURNED TO YOU 4 ADVICE.SHE TRUSTS YOU, AND THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR!!!!
443186
You support your friend - don't play referee between the two of them. Just listen to her and be supportive - one way love is hard... tell her you want the best for her and that you're her friend regardless....and you'll walk with her through this trying time - take her to the mall or movie(pick out a funny comedy) - have a pizza party with friends  - something to help  out when this guy has her emotionally wrecked.
971686
That is so terrible!! I would say just continue to do what you are already doing...be there for her! You are an awesome friend...good job...not too many of those left in the world.