The general rule is that it’s ALWAYS the feelings stage unless you’re specifically asked for help.
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i’m grateful he recognizes there’s a difference.
this is genuinely great, I love support like that
“trying”? I’d kill for support like that.
He’s a keeper
Lmao that’s a weird reply
I have a hard time believing some people won’t see it as an antagonistic response.
Mmm, shawarma. Or shaverma if you are from SPb.
i just feel like my shawarma falling apart was a metaphor for our relationship
See, I get that this is a thing, but I don’t understand why you just want someone to listen. What does sitting here, looking you in the eye and opening my ears, specifically do to make you feel better about the problem you’re having?
Because humans are social creatures, and we like to know that other people understand our pain.
For example, I might complain that I got a bad review as an actor. What I need is for people to say “Fuck that critic!” and “That really sucks man.” not “Have you tried taking classes to get better?” Sure, that’s objectively the correct advice but it isn’t what even the most logical human wants to hear when they’re upset.