[Kaderin Triste]

I hate feeling emotionally...handicapped I guess?...at times. Having a friend dealing with a difficult and emotional time and all I can do is offer pragmatic solutions for future assistance because I don't know how to emotionally be there for them, especially given physical distance between us. Like, they could probably use a hug and some comforting emotional advice, but I feel dead inside emotionally and don't know what to say to help them.
Why am I like this? *facepalms* How do I be a better friend?