When A Friend Needs An Affirmation

When a friend is in need of our affirmation, what should we do ?

Normally we would need to evaluate all angles to ensure we are providing the right support and understanding as we would not want our friend to make the wrong move, at least if it is in our own shoes, we will decide on a calculated move.

Depending on the sensitivity of the decision to be made, and if it is a life and death situation, more thinking, evaluation and opinions need to be in place before we could make any decision. Time is also a factor as definitely we need more time to make some more critical decision.

When suggesting an option to a friend to help them, we are also extending our support and confidence towards the eventual decision. Thus, many times, the friend would rely heavily on our support/trust and therefore we need to be extra careful in making suggestions or giving advices.

When an advice is made on good faith, as friends, we all know that we need to trust one another and there will be no accusing of each other when things go wrong. If the advice is made on evil approach, then it is not from a friend anymore but an adversary who is planning for their own benefits.

Therefore, before seeking or giving an affirmation to a friend or from a friend, we must understand the responsibility of a giving and receiving end. A clarity to this stand must be made clear but at times still very grey..

What do you think ?