It helps to offer to do something specific. If your friend has children, offer to sit them for a while so he can take care of other tasks. If he has errands, offer to drive so he can think things out without crashing his car.
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I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet
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