Question

Alexis is talking to Ryan about the horrible day she had. Ryan responds: ""Don't worry. The worst part is over. It will probably get easier from here."" What type of supportive response is Ryan using?

Answer 1

Answer: Ryan is comforting.

Explanation:

A person who has had a horrible day seeks to be with someone who can express how he feels, which can help the person feel relieved and can look more positively as his day has been. In Alexis's case, it turns to Ryan to tell him the day it has had, where Ryan acted in a friendly way telling that the worst was over. Many times a person does not have to say many words to make someone feel better after having had a horrible day, by expressing the right words (being these few) the other person can feel better and hope to have a better day.

Giving support to someone who needs it is one of the best things that one person can do for another. Many times it is not necessary for the person to do something special for another, simply being there is a way to comfort and help another.