Offering relationship advice if you have no professional training in counselling can be tricky. That said, many people turn to a trusted friend for their thoughts on relationships, especially close ones. If you are asked for your advice, then it is best to listen to what your friend has to say. Just letting them offload their thoughts and feelings can be beneficial. When offering your thoughts, try to be dispassionate and avoid taking sides or apportioning blame. Be honest but not brutally so because it sometimes takes time to face up to the situation your friend may be in with regards to their relationship.