“I’ve been quiet lately”
“I’ve noticed”
“Is that okay?”
“It’s perfectly fine”
“But does it bother you?”
“No, I understand”
“Are you sure?”
“I’m certain”
“What if I stay quiet longer?”
“I’ll be here, waiting”
“What if I never find the words?”
“Silence speaks too”
“What if I’m feeling overwhelmed?”
“We’ll take it slow”
“What if I need more time?”
“Take all you need”
“What if I’m not ready to talk?”
“We’ll sit in silence together”
“What if I never am?”
“We’ll find other ways to communicate”
“What if I’m worried you’ll leave?”
“I’m not going anywhere”
“What if I push you away?”
“I’ll stay close, at your pace”
“What if I don’t make sense?”
“Your feelings are always valid”
“What if I’m afraid?”
“I’ll be your strength”
“What if I don’t know what’s wrong?”
“We’ll figure it out together”
“What if I cry?”
“I’ll hold you through it”
“What if I laugh instead?”
“I’ll share in your joy”
“What if I don’t know how to start?”
“Begin with anything, I’ll follow”
“Thank you for understanding”
“I always will”
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Exactly what a friend does. EXCELLENT.