If you want to win the support of another let them be the hero. Words such as “I could never do that” or “I don’t know how you deal with this” can put you in someone’s camp and keep you there for years to come. The truth is there are times when you see someone acts in such a way that you would find difficult to imitate so why not give them their due. In return you will achieve a closeness and understanding that can’t be achieved with mere words of gratitude and will help you build a strong relationship that can only become better over time.