Think of the person you go to when you've had a rough day. How would you describe them?

B Natural answer

When I’ve had a rough day, I usually call my best friend. He’s the kind of person who stays calm and helps me put things in perspective. He gives me solid advice without judging me, and he always knows how to make me laugh a little. What I like most is that he is good at listening and doesn’t rush to fix everything right away. He also keeps me grounded when I start overthinking. By the end of the conversation, I usually feel lighter and more ready to deal with whatever happened.

Key phrases in this answer

• solid advice — Practical and useful advice.“She gave me solid advice when I was stressed about work.”
• good at listening — Able to listen carefully and kindly.“My best friend is good at listening and never interrupts me.”
• keeps me grounded — Helps me stay calm and realistic.“My brother keeps me grounded when I start worrying too much.”
• easy to talk to — Friendly and comfortable to speak with.“My sister is easy to talk to, so I tell her things right away.”
• straight-up advice — Direct, honest advice.“He gave me straight-up advice about what to do next.”
• take the edge off — Make something feel less intense or painful.“A quick chat with her can take the edge off after a hard day.”