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LiberalAndProud

(12,799 posts) Thu Jan 22, 2015, 07:31 PM Jan 2015

They probably aren't seeking advice.

Oftentimes we tell someone about our troubles just to be heard. Oftentimes a well placed, "That's really rough," is all that's required. If they don't ask, specifically, what they should do, don't tell them.

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