Samuel Johnson Quotes

You were supposed to empathize with your friend's problem, but they were, after all, your friend's problems.

As Christians we need to be patient, understanding, and kind. Instead of going on the attack, we can ask genuine questions. Instead of bristling when our narrative is summarily dismissed, we can carefully explain our way of seeing things. And when we are wrong, we won't be afraid to say so.

Every man should keep a fair-sized cemetery in which to bury the faults of his friends.

I also think that what's wrong with all of us is that we don't show enough love toward each other.

When people need love and understanding and support the most is when they deserve it the least.

Friends accept you the way you are.

If you're an older sibling and you have a younger sibling who needs mentoring or is afraid of the dark, you develop nurturing and empathic skills that you wouldn't otherwise have.

Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

The essence of true friendship is to make allowance for another's little lapses.

You might not agree with me, but I always offer a lot of support.

Difficult as it is really to listen to someone in affliction, it is just as difficult for him to know that compassion is listening to him.

People call me and they want talk, they need to get something off their mind, I got all the time in the world for them.

I am thankful to all the people who have loved and listened to me.

Empathy is important, openness, honesty, and an understanding for others.

It would be good to rely on the man during my most tired moments. The best is if he will listen to my stories when I am stressed.

I've been privileged to be able to be a part of some of my girlfriends' lives at their breaking points.

When everything else is looking so grim and the world is changing so fast that it's scary, one thing that remains consistent is kindness.

It is absolutely okay with me if you need to keep some secrets. I've been thinking about this and I decided that a best friend is someone who, when they don't understand, they still understand.

What people really want, no matter who they are, is someone to listen to them. ... people have a lot on their minds, however trivial, and if you're simply willing to sit there like a sack of dirt and let them yammer, they will tell it to you.

Sooner or later you've heard all your best friends have to say. Then comes the tolerance of real love.

Nicole was always there with her door open, her arms open, her ears open - just what you need.

Being listened to should be sufficiently gratifying in itself, whether or not the advice is followed.

Let us not demean or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging.

Empathetic listening is an awesome medication for the hurting heart.