Delete comment from: Captain Capitalism
his article is good advice for people who are just social acquaintances, however, sometimes close friends or family don't want to just unload, or, vent... they are looking for understanding. "I'm sorry." won't cut it, because, they do not want your sympathy.
I had a friend say, "Wow... That is hard." and, it did make me feel better. I just wanted a little psychological support, someone to care, and, say I was justified with my feelings.
So, if someone you care about begins to unload: Listen, Repeat what they said, and, then say, something like, "Wow, that must feel awful."
The support you show will help your friend accept, or, solve his problem.
Jan 26, 2018, 6:08:37 PM
Posted to Why You Never Tell Others Your Problems