8 Ways to Really Help a Friend in Need
  1. Be Specific in Your Offers of Help. …
  2. Don’t Force Your Help on Them. …
  3. Only Offer Help That You Are Genuinely Able to Give. …
  4. Don’t Assume You Know What’s Best For Them. …
  5. Remember That Small Thoughtful Gestures Go a Long Way. …
  6. Be Someone They Can Trust. …
  7. Listen More Than Talk. …
  8. Help Them to See a Brighter Future.