Celebrate a friend’s good news
Whena friend tells you something they are pleased about
Show warm interest: name what sounds good and ask about the part they enjoyed most. Stay with their news before sharing your own.
- Try saying
- That sounds wonderful. What was the best moment?
Start tiny
Say what you are happy for them about.
Greater Good in Action, Capitalizing on Positive Events, adapted from Gable (2012). Read the source ↗ Editorial friendship practice; timing and adaptations are suggested starting choices, not tested prescriptions. Gable, Gonzaga & Strachman (2006), Will you be there for me when things go right? Supportive responses to positive event disclosures. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology,91(5),904–917. Read the source ↗ The study concerns supportive responding, particularly romantic partners; it does not guarantee friendship outcomes.
Foundation: Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
