- I am trying to cheer him up and bring lightness to the situation.
- I am waiting to see if he will tell me what is happening, and I will give him space.
- I will start to notice the details and think about what might be bothering him.
- I feel the fear that I might have accidentally harmed him/her.
- I give him space, but at the same time, I let him know that I'm here if he needs me.
