Encourage your friend to turn inward and reflect on the bigger picture.Close friends talk about pretty must everything, so it’s only natural that relationship woes would be part of the conversation. “Most of us need a safe space to talk through relationship stress ― especially in long-term partnerships where the day-to-day stuff can build up,” Sanah Kotadia, a licensed professional counsellor with Balanced Minds Therapy, told HuffPost. “Sometimes, you just need to feel heard by someone who isn’t in it with you. Venting can be a helpful outlet when it allows you to process what you’re feeling, get perspective or just let go of some tension.”Hearing someone say “yeah, that would bother me too” goes a long way and can even help your relationship. “In some instances, unlo