please don't give a lecture to someone who clearly needs a hug. sometimes people are not asking to be corrected, they're just trying to survive the weight of what they feel. not every breakdown needs advice, and not every tear needs a life lesson. sometimes the kindest thing you can do is sit beside them, listen to them, and make them feel less alone. because when someone is already hurting, being understood matters more than being told what they should do. some pain doesn't need fixing right away. sometimes love sounds less like words, and more like, 'come here, i've got you."