I've saved my best friends life 4 times. She's , like me, suicidal. I understand more than anyone what's she goes through. We tell each other everything. I remind her daily that I'll always be here for her whenever she is sad or angry. We've fought yet always remained friends. I've been there for her when she was struggling and self harming I promised to tell no one has long as she stopped and she did. I give her advice on how to cope with anxiety because I've had lots of anxiety attacks. It's really scary when you never know if your bff will have a future. Yet I always stayed calm. I would talk her through that even if no one loved her god still did. And that I'd always be here when no one was. I always let her cry on my shoulder. And in turn I cry on hers. I let her vent about how much life sucks sometimes because I do too. I just kept reminding her of all the reasons it great to be alive and how I'll always be here for her and she can come crying to me since her mom doesn't like drama. And each time she didn't die I'd sigh of relief. She's my first best friend and I attend for us to always stay friends. Being a good listener is a good thing because then you know exactly what to say to make the situation better instead of ignoring what the say and just thinking about yourself.