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Giving comfort

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overthehill Sun 24-Sept-17 08:46:50

How good are you at offering comfort to someone in distress?

After an encounter with a neighbour recently who broke down in tears due to her many problems, I realised how rubbish I am at giving comfort.

Some people can throw their arms around the distressed, but I find it awkward. Members of the family no problem but not others.

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IngeJones Tue 26-Sept-17 10:47:27

I dunno... my mother always wanted to hug me as a child but I always tried to avoid it. When I grew up she accused me of being cold and not loving her. Yet if she needed help I was always ready with practical help and advice. My dad was happy to touch people too but at least he didn't complain about me not hugging him

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DeeWBW Tue 26-Sept-17 15:09:44

Simple listening go such a long way.

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MesMopTop Wed 27-Sept-17 01:49:45

There are times complete and utter strangers tell me their inner secrets and worried. Wherever I go people will talk with me and tell me lots of personal stuff. I just don't have the heart to stop them. Think I just have that kind of face ?

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