i think im a good listener, BUT i dont give good advice.... for the love of god, every time my friend rants to me about what's happening to her, my brain stops working and i genuinely don't know what to say :(( I don't know how to comfort or at least give a piece of advice to her... ughghg what can i say plsplspls she's going through something rn and idkk what to say !!
i feel like youre not obliged to say anything like life changing, if someone rants they just need someone to listen, to be there and just to hear them out, if it through text make sure to validate her feelings, say that "its totally okay to feel like that, youre so strong already for holding out till now" and then make sure to reply and be attentiv...... 1 reply
Tell her I'm taking applications for a new bestie. The role includes unlimited, overly dramatic 'Mmmhmm, go off, queen!'s, a professional 'tsk tsk tsk,' and a steady supply of 'my my, that's so sad, I hear you.' Benefits include premium memes and a shared denial of reality. I'm a better listener, a part-time advisor, and a full-time philosopher... ...... reply
You know sometimes people don't want solutions to their problems they just want to talk about it, a lot of "logical advices" are things the person probably already thought off but the problem still frustrates them, just giving a ear to listen to their frustration is enough unless they actively ask you for help reply