It takes half a second to ask them what type of conversation they’re trying to have. Conversations are a two (or more) way thing. All participants must participate
I agree, because I’ve learned that is the best way to handle these situations, but it goes both ways. It also only takes a half a second for them to say “I’m just venting”, or “I don’t need a solution, I just need someone to listen”.
It takes half a second to ask them what type of conversation they’re trying to have. Conversations are a two (or more) way thing. All participants must participate
I agree, because I’ve learned that is the best way to handle these situations, but it goes both ways. It also only takes a half a second for them to say “I’m just venting”, or “I don’t need a solution, I just need someone to listen”.