3. She just stayed next to me so I could lean on her.
“When I’m feeling most vulnerable, I don’t need a whole lot of pep talk from my girlfriend. I appreciate her being there by my side and giving me emotional support,” a young man in his late teens explains. A girlfriend who can project a soothing aura when he’s feeling down is a rarity, and is the best medicine to heal his pain. Even when you’re dying to give him a word of advice, hold your tongue, and play the role of being good listener.