A Good Listener

     An instant that sticks out to me, when a character seeks someone out to confide in, is when Candy's dog is getting shot.  Candy was all depressed when Carlson took his dog out to take the dirt nap.  Candy, George, and Lennie then had a good conversation about their dream of owning land.  That seemed to cheer Candy up. He wasn't deeply scarred that his best dog is now pushing up daisies because he actually has friends he can trust.  Candy found George and Lennie to confide in when he felt sad.
     To be a good listener, you have to be kind, attentive, and generous.  You need to be able to pay attention to the person that is putting their trust in you.  I have confided in someone who betrayed my confidence and it didn't feel very good. I know a couple of other people who have confided in me. I handle their trust with great care, like a newborn infant around sharp furniture or matches.