have u patient enough to listen when ur friend complain ?

Vietnam
March 24, 2008 11:01pm CST
I have some friends.Sometime we meet,but they complain too much about all the things in their life .I think I have no patient enought to listen them.And u?
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13 responses
• Canada
25 Mar 08
yea im a good listener and tend to listen to all my friends and their problems
• China
25 Mar 08
It is so common in our life.As a friend,we should share their hardship and may they keep happy all the time.Whatever they encountered,we should ofen care about each other.Friendship is an important part of our life.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
25 Mar 08
I think i have. i have achieved this ability to listen to people. I am very patient listener. many time I have given an ear to friends and helped them.
• Vietnam
26 Mar 08
u are very good friend.I hope to have a friend like u.Sometime ,I hear what they say.But u see ,I have my work and can't not stand they complain when we meet .Thank for reply
• China
25 Mar 08
Frankly speaking, i am the kind of person who always listen to my friends' complain. Surprisingly enought, they would rather find me for complaining and I always act as a listener. However, when I am in the same situation, I prefer Staying alone and let it be away.
@noyarbry (77)
• Philippines
25 Mar 08
As a child, i developed this habit of listening. listening to music, to conversations, listening to people. whenever I'm listening to someone, I always try to put myself on the person's place. and try to see his/her own perspective. and when he/she complains so much, I always ask them "so what are we going to do?" Because it is themselves who can resolve their own problem.
25 Mar 08
i have enough patient to listen them but more argument makes me unhappy. still i listen them and try to solve their problem. my most friends like my this behaviour and not
25 Mar 08
whenever a friend complains a lot it can become a burden and they can become a toxic friend. i can see if you have a friend who is having a bad day they need your shoulder and they should give theirs to you when you need it. if it is an everyday thing well then give your friend the best advice you can and if it is effecting you dont let your friend bring you down with them. evaluate your friendship and if it is more bad than good then meet a new friend. try to bring up positive things in conversation and see if that helps.
@eden32 (3973)
• United States
25 Mar 08
It depends on the friend and what they're complaining about. My best friend is a worrier, and a hypocondriac (can't seem to spell tonight- he always thinks he's sick) I know this is just his personality and I don't fault him for it. If a friend needs a shoulder to cry on, I try to be there for them. But if they're just the type that likes to complain, chances are they wouldn't end up being my friend. I'm pretty upbeat and I prefer to be around people who are happy too.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
25 Mar 08
Hello dear dqh. I am patient to listen when my friends complain, but I will try to comfort him to feel good without thinking too much of those unhappy moments in life. I am a very good listener, though not a good talker.
• Philippines
25 Mar 08
My friends and I seldom meet, and when we do, we usually enjoy the moment. All complaints are done over the phone or through SMS. But then, yes, sometimes I do get tired of all the complaints. At times, I would make an excuse to hang up. I know it's not right, but, I only do this if the complaints are all the same, where I've already shared my thoughts on what to do or not to do, and yet, after a few weeks, I still hear the same complaints.
@Swaana (1205)
• India
25 Mar 08
Being a professional counsellor, I have got into the habit of listening to people. So when friends start talking, I listen to them without commenting unless and untill they ask for it. But still when they keep complaining and complaining about family, inlaws and spouse, I make sure that they get a piece of advise from me about their attitudes and how it needs to be changed.
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
25 Mar 08
If it happens everytime we meet then I would certainly have a problem with it. There as to be a time when we are able to talk about things which are bothering us but it should not be over done.
@Pickless (66)
• Canada
25 Mar 08
It depends, if it's something that's important like one of their relative's deaths then I'd listen. If it's something that isn't very important like a chipped finger nail then I wouldn't bother listening.
@rpegan (596)
• United States
25 Mar 08
I have lots of friends who complain. I just let them get it all out because sometimes I need to vent, and I know how that feels. Besides, I think it's better for them to get their feelings out to me than at a rather inappropriate time.