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Writer's pictureAimee Reese

Asking someone to be there for you is not a sign of weakness


Asking someone to be there for you is not a sign of weakness as we all need someone to lean on

We all treasure the value of knowing we can reach someone when situations overwhelm us; knowing that person will be there for us. One of the most significant gifts to give to another person is support. More often than not we find ourselves in an ire situation. We are irked; we get worried when we cannot do anything productive to improve a situation.

Consequently, stress becomes prevalent interfering with our energy and focus. However, awe is a fundamental part of human being despite the predicaments it creates. Primarily, we may find solace in books, poems, and music to fill the lifeless days with life. Looking for someone to feel the weight of our worry, assures us we are not alone. Additionally, one must be encapsulated with ultimate sincerity as that the only trait that makes significance-truly being there for someone.

When you opt to be there for someone, it implies that you have to give a part of you that runs deep. It means investing in who that person is or generally who they want to become. It becomes a concern every time you find someone through troubled waters devoid of favor; ultimately there is need to make it easier or even mend it if need be. For instance, make a cup of coffee for someone when experiencing hoarse throat. Remind them they exist by also tickling their arms.

Listening is a skill, possess it often. As Russell Baker notes, “Listen once in awhile. It’s amazing what you can hear,” Usually, to be there for someone, you must listen with a heart of understanding. Realistically, you listen not just to hear or give a response but to fully apprehend. You ought to be present; adjust to how someone speaks to plunge into a real perspective on the situation. Sometimes listen in silence; being there for someone may require absence or silence for a while other times, you need to cascade them with words of comfort and encouragement. Eventually, you learn to canvass through the situation at hand. Did you sometimes know, "I am fine" can be an indicator a call for help? Aim at creating more robust understanding and genuine embrace.

Being there for someone may sometimes need you to call them down when out of line and sometimes just showing compassionate and being empathetic is all that you require offering. To be there for someone is a natural force; being mentally and emotionally there for those you care about and for yourself as well.

Being there for someone requires a lot of sacrifice, but you should never forget yourself. Consequentially, all rules apply. Conclusively, sometimes we need someone just to be there; we do not need them to rejuvenate anything or to do anything specific, but to allow the feeling that someone cares and supports us.


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