It's not easy to comfort someone you care about when you can't talk to them in person. However, the messages can have a big impact! Try sending out a funny joke or hilarious meme that makes him smile. If you prefer something more intimate, use an image editing app to create a fun photo of yourself. If the other person is very upset, avoid jokes and encourage them to write to you about their problem. Listen to her as she unleashes as long as she needs it. To help her get distracted and make her feel better, invite her to do something very funny or silly with you!
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Make him laugh
Step 1. Send a funny joke
If you know a joke that always makes everyone laugh, try writing it to the person in need. If you don't know what to say, try searching the internet for "funny jokes to text" or "humor to text". Look for jokes about things he likes best, like animals or movies, or that uses the kind of humor he likes best, like puns.
Quick jokes per message:
Start a conversation:
"For the next five minutes I'll just write you funny jokes. Get ready."
Cheerful joke:
"You are nobody and nobody is perfect. So it means that you are perfect"
Funny story:
"Listen to this. Today a guy knocked on my door asking for a donation for the local swimming pool. I thought why not! So I gave him a glass of water"
Puns:
"When a driver is well, do you feel in formula?"
"What are a hundred roosters doing underground? A tunnel"
"They are finally making a movie about watches. It was time!".
"Two fallow deer, one does the other: shall we play hideout? And the other: come on no"
Step 2. Send a hilarious meme
On the internet, funny memes never end! Just google something like "meme to make friends laugh" and scroll through the results. If you know that the person particularly appreciates a topic, try to talk about that.
- For example, if he's a big fan of Game of Thrones, google for images with memes related to that topic, which will certainly make him laugh.
- Use one of the many meme generators available on the internet, such as Laughing Goat, to create something unique and specific.
- You can also make a meme yourself and submit it.
Step 3. Send a funny photo or video of you
Take a picture of yourself with a ridiculous expression or shoot a short video while reciting a funny monologue, then send it in. If you want to be more creative, experiment with Snapchat's filters. You can also try out some free image editing apps, like Make Me Bald and LOL Booth FX, which can help you create hilarious photos.
Try one of the many apps that let you turn yourself into an emoji, then text a funny version of yourself
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Step 5. Challenge him to an emoji-only conversation
This fun texting game can be distracting and a lot of fun! Send a message saying that for the next twenty minutes, you will only be talking via smilies. Challenge your friend to do the same. Try to decipher each other's messages and create funny emoji combinations.
You can start the conversation with a smile or with a picture of two friends together. At that point, let your imagination run wild
Step 6. Make him laugh with a funny eCard
Various websites offer pre-made cards that you can send per message. You can usually use the sites' search capabilities to find a specific ticket for your situation. For example, you might be looking for something about breakups or other occurrences.
Here is an example of a funny card: "It is better to have loved and lost than to live with a mad woman for the rest of your life." It will serve as a reminder to your friend that he will probably be better off without his ex
Method 2 of 3: Show that you care
Step 1. Ask your friend what's going on and let him rant about his problem
Let him lead the conversation and don't rush to offer your help or fix things. You just have to stay by his side. As he tells you the story, respond with comments that make him feel understood, such as "This is terrible" or "I'm so sorry."
- Make sure you respond truthfully and show your support;
- You can replace non-verbal messages with images, like the surprise emoji, and write comments like "This is so unfair."
Step 2. Remind him that he is an exceptional person
Write your friend three things you love about him. You can send a normal message, photograph a piece of paper with the phrases you have thought or even record a video. Ideal compliments to send:
On a sense of humor:
"You always make me laugh"
"You always tell the best jokes when I'm sad"
On its capabilities:
"You are the most creative person I know!"
"You make delicious desserts"
On personality:
"You are incredibly loyal. I know I can count on you for anything."
"You have the biggest heart in the world"
Step 3. Send a link to a cheerful phrase or song
If you can't find the right words to say, look for a song or poem that expresses your thoughts. If you know your friend loves a particular group or writer, check out their works. You can also use apps like AUPEO that allow you to search for songs based on a particular mood.
Include a motivational quote along with the link, such as "Life is like music, a series of high and low notes"
Step 4. Send encouraging quotes
Sometimes it is difficult to find the right words to say to someone who is feeling sad. If you happen to need to cheer up a friend, an encouraging quote can improve their mood. Search the internet for a suitable phrase, for example on sites like Brainyquote. Find something that is related to the events she is going through. Send encouraging quotes:
To start the conversation:
"It will seem a bit silky, but this phrase always helps me in difficult moments"
Quotes:
"Even when you fall on your face, you're still moving forward" -Victor Kiam
"Promise me you will always remember: you are braver than you think, stronger than you look and smarter than you think" -Christopher Robin to Pooh, A. A. Milne
"When you get to the end of the rope, tie a knot and it hangs" -Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Even if no one can go back and start over, we can all start writing a new ending right now" -Carl Bard
Advise:
send your friend a cheery quote if you think laughing can help. Pick a more serious line if he's not in the mood for a joke.
Step 5. End with a sweet, heartfelt or creative greeting
Instead of just saying "hello" at the end of the conversation, you can say something cheerful or funny, like "I hope your dreams are better than your day!". Alternatively, you can show your support with something like, "Have a great day. I can't wait to talk to you later." A creative greeting could make your friend smile.
Method 3 of 3: Take action
Step 1. Plan something with him
Spending time together and having fun can go a long way in helping your friend feel better. Invite him for ice cream or ask him to go see a movie you know he's been waiting for a long time. You can also just see each other and talk.
- You can write, "Hey, I know you had a bad day. Pizza and movies tonight?"
- If you live too far from your friend to meet him in person, tell him if you can call him or start a video chat.
Step 2. Offer your help
Write asking if you can help him with some errands, commitments, or if there is anything in general you can do for him. You could help him with his homework, or study with him for the history question. Let him know that you care by giving him your time, your energy, and you will have a chance to make him feel better in person.
If you don't live near your friend, ask him how you can help him from a distance
Step 3. Invite him to do something really silly and unexpected with you
This is a great way to distract him from his problems and make him laugh. Fun activities to do:
In your house:
build a fort of blankets and watch cheap movies
Put on ridiculous costumes or the most elegant clothes you have
In the city:
go on the swings in the park
Go on a fun treasure hunt
If you cannot meet:
play who laughs first on video call
Play video call, such as 21 questions, Never have I ever, or Truth or Dare
Step 4. If none of the strategies described work, ask for help
If your friend is really depressed, you can't really help him with just texting. If his mood does not improve in the weeks that follow, take a closer look at his behavior. Consider talking to her parents, partner, relatives, or a counselor for reinforcement.
