Make them a cup of tea, have a chat and try and make them laugh.
Occasionally buy some people an album or single I know they’ll like if they’re feeling down. Got my housemate ‘Ah Um’ by Mingus the other day, cheered him right up.
Original Blur lyrics abandoned in quest for Radio 1 airtime.
dinner?
reduced cheesecake
think you underestimate just how many cat gifs there are on the internet
I would be surprised if anyone was more useless at cheering people up than myself.
Listening, analysing, helping, empathising. I’m your man for that. Cheering up? Absolutely useless at it.
Stick on S Club party and dance for them.
Don’t think people should be cheered up, let them mope
Micropig videos and a billion compliments
dunno about anyone else, but the last thing I want when I’m down in the dumps are compliments
This is why I’m not a therapist
you’re doing yourself a disservice, dude. these are EXACTLY the things people need when they’re feeling crappy. not fucking pictures of cats
IMO
Say “cheer up!” repeatedly in an increasingly aggressive manner.
It can be both, those things are important but sometimes just knowing someone is thinking of you, making an effort or whatever (even if it’s not much) it really can mean a lot, and if it’s something that momentarily provides you with a smile it’s worth it. Obviously it depends on what is going on as well.
borrow a dog and take it to them for cuddles
Nah. Some people need to spend time with people who’ll make them laugh and make them feel better. In many instances a distraction can be more beneficial than a challenge.
play this to them over and over again
true enough, big dog. and also agree with what @elthamsmateowen mentioned too
my post is based purely on my own personal anecdotal evidence
