Being a good mate is about supporting a person in that space and genuinely listening to what they have to say. We don’t have to be an expert or necessarily have any of the answers to people’s problems, just the ability to listen with empathy.
Being a good mate is also about actively looking out for the people we care about and acting when we recognise that something is not quite right. If we have a gut feel that someone we know is not travelling well, don’t be afraid to ask them how they are going and ask more than once!
As men we need to encourage help seeking behaviour and be prepared to be the one to Talk to a Mate®when we know he’s not travelling well and/or know that a mate is down or experiencing difficulties. It isn’t rocket science and it does work.
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