@better.social.skills: Here are two key ways you can be a really good listener to your friends. First, make sure you ASK if they would like advice before giving any. This gives them the chance to let you know if they are actually just looking for you to listen and validate their feelings, not advise them. Next, make sure you try to hold back on shifting any of the focus to yourself or your own experience, even if you are trying to empathize with them. This gives them space to let their experience and feelings take center-stage for a while, which can be really helpful for them. Of course, you can talk about yourself eventually — it’s just about waiting a little and giving your friend that space first. #creatorsearchinsights #howtobeagoodlistener #friendshipgoals #socialskills