When you have a problem/crisis/issue who do you reach out to??

United States
May 9, 2007 4:24pm CST
When you have a problem who do you reach out for to try and solve it?? I unfortunately don't like burdening anyone with the problems I have especially my mom for example because I know she suffers very much for me so, I try to deal with it the best I can. I will at times discuss with my close friend and partner if I am looking for a second opinion. What about you?
2 responses
tinamwhite
@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
10 May 07
I, too, am a very private person....usually I will discuss things with my husband if it is really bothering me and I just can not get ahold of what to do about "it"....if I still find no inner peace with the situation, I have a close friend that I will discuss things with...she and I are about the same age...we are of the same mind set on most things...she usually makes me feel better...even when she can not help....sometimes, it just feels better getting things off your chest. Or as a newer alternative, I now have some very close friends here..so, I would feel comfortable asking them for advice....
MagdalenaM
@MagdalenaM (681)
• United States
10 May 07
Friends are always great or should I say close friends ... I have couple too whose opinion I treasure but like you I like to keep things to myself and find a solution. My sister helps at times to get things off my chest - and yes, here I have couple of friends whose opinion I would mean a lot to me. Thank you for taking part at the discussion and have a great day.
Munhozmib
@munhozmib (3836)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
9 May 07
To myself. I don't try to reach it out to anyone. Sometimes, I try to talk with my friends to get some advice, but I know that I'm the one to find the answers... After all, they are MY problems, not theirs. I think it would be bad for them to hear problems, problems and problems, don't you think?
MagdalenaM
@MagdalenaM (681)
• United States
10 May 07
Very true - I hate when I hear some people only complain BUT at the same time I encourage my family and friends to speak out if and when they have a problem. I do sometimes aks for opinions of a problem when I want a second/third opinion but that does not mean I will take it - sometimes a different point of view can do wonders. Thank for participating.