Be it breakup or class test shocks, there can always come those times when your usually spirited college buddy too becomes the tragedy king. We know you want him to be his happy self again, so why the waiting game. Try these cool tricks and dig out your pal out of misery.

1. Vent it out

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Be a good listener and let him vent out without raising your eyebrow. Now see him feel more relaxed. You’re welcome.

 

2. The bear hug always does it

Give a big hug.

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A compassionate hug melts all the sorrows away. Give him a nice and warm Jadu ki Jhappi and see him smile again.

 

3. A small change is all that’s required 

Go do what you love.

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Plan a whole night of movies, grab a bite at a new joint or go for a small vacation! Do something different and enjoyable with your buddy and see him forget all the miseries of the world.

 

4. A small friendship token

Surprise him.

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Loosen up thy pocket and surprise your friend with a thoughtful gift. It can be anything from a ticket to a match or a spa treat.

 

5. Walk alongside

Share a nice walk together.

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Take a long walk with your buddy. Even if you don’t speak the whole way, your empathy will make him all warm inside again.

 

6. Something a bit more daring than maggi

Cook up a yummy meal.

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Cook something for him that you know he would like.

 

7. Try some fix it solutions

Make a list of all the valid and solid solutions to his problems and help him see the positive side of life.

 

8. Lighten up

Put on your goofy hat.

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Do something totally silly! Send each other goofy snapchats, fly paper aeroplanes or do something mischievous together

 

9. Let’s have some action

Distract!!!

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Distract him by diverting his energy towards something constructive like joining gym or a class together, or doing some volunteering work.

 

10. Your very own comedy nights

LOL.

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Make him Laugh. Out Loud.

Author: Madhavi Rao Raina

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