We all love it when someone makes us feel special. It is a great feeling when we feel loved, appreciated, respected, and cared for. One of the few people in our life who will go to any mile to make us feel special and loved is our best friend or a close friend.
No matter where we are or what time of day it is, if we feel blue, our friend will find a way to cheer us up and make us feel special. Now, if you want to do the same for a friend who has always been there for you, and went the extra mile to meet you, then you are in luck.
In this blog, we are listing 11 ways that can help you make your friend feel special.
- Text them good night messages
You cannot meet your friends every day, especially if they live in a different city. But you can text them every day. A sweet message wishing them good night or good morning can work like a charm. Most people find these messages annoying, but I find them sweet. When a person takes out time to message you a simple good night or sends you poetry wishing the same, it makes you feel special. It is also a great way to show a person that you were thinking about them.
- Prepare their favorite food for them
If you and your friends live in the same city, why not make a delicious dish that she savors and invite her/him over for dinner. You can also surprise your friend at his/her home with the dish you cooked for him/her. It will be extra special.
If you and your friend lives in a different city, order her/his favorite dish at his/her home, and they will feel happy that you remembered and did something so sweet.
- Give them a compliment which is not regarding their clothing or appearance
One of the simplest ways to make your friend or anyone feel special is by unusually complimenting them. You don’t have to come up with a weird or super cheesy line, admire an aspect of them that no one except you has ever noticed or complimented. Think real hard, maybe they are a good listener, or always positively looks at things. Compliment them about these things, instead of telling them how their dress or haircut looks.
- Surprise them with a simple but special gift
Buy something special or make something special or unique for your friend and gift her/him that. It can be a favorite book or a compilation of her/his favorite songs or movies or so on. You can even decorate their room with flowers and balloons and make greeting cards for one reason-to make them feel special.
- Don’t be engrossed by your phone when you are outside with your friend
We are so obsessed with technology that we cannot live without our phones for even a minute. That is why when we are with someone and they keep their phone aside and sit with us and focuses on what we have to say, we feel really special. It is one more way to make your friend feel special. Take her out for dinner/lunch and keep the phone aside. Just focus on each other and talk and listen and enjoy.
- Write them a thoughtful note or letter
For me, words matter. When someone says or writes something nice or inspiring, I take it to heart. And when someone says harsh words, I take it to heart. And I think when a close one writes you a note which is quite emotional and full of love, you would feel special too.
So, why not write a note to your friend telling her/him how thankful you are for the friendship. Surprise them by hiding the note in their purse or wallet or on their desks and so on.
- Make them feel safe
We live in a world where feeling safe is an emotion no one feels often. That is why make your friend feel special by being with them at a place, or an occasion when they are not feeling safe. Like taking a walk with them at night or going to an event with them which they don’t want to face alone.
- Listen
The best way to make your friend feel special is by listening to them. Give them your full attention when they are saying something and don’t interrupt them until they have stopped. Also, before you give any advice, make sure you understand the whole situation well. Don’t judge them until you listen to the full story.
- Try to respect their choices and decisions
We want our friends to be happy and grow, and that is why we jump on them when we think that they are making the wrong decision. The truth is, it can be wrong for you, but right for them. If you think that they are making a mistake, let them know that, but if they still wish to move forward with it, then let them. When you show them that you respect their choices and trust their decisions, they will feel special. Yeah, if their decision is going to seriously harm them like get them killed or severely and physically injured, stop them. Otherwise, let them learn from their own mistakes, but never stop supporting them.
- Plan an adventure for you and your friend
Another way to make your friend feel special is by planning a great adventure for you too. It can be a camping or hiking trip or a weekend trip to a nearby beach. It will be special for both of you as you will get to know each other better.
- Hug them
If your friend is feeling sad or down, hug them tightly. It will ease their stress, and they would feel more relaxed and special. Also, make some popcorn and watch their favorite movie/show with them even if you hate it.
If someone is special to you, make them know that because life is too short to keep it in.
