Your friends will need you to stand by them when things get tough. Let them know how much you care, and offer your support so they can lean on you.

Sometimes, friends come to you with everyday problems—a fight with a parent or boyfriend/girlfriend, a bad grade in school, etc. The problem may seem small, but your friend still needs to talk about it and still needs you to listen. Talking about something to someone who is sympathetic will probably help your friend figure things out. In some cases, you might want to offer advice. Just be careful not to judge your friends, because you could lost their trust.

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