I was woken up because...
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141616)
Philippines
May 5, 2026 7:39pm CST
...of the call from a friend. It was an early morning that I could not sleep back in. This friend of mine is a certified whiner, and his concerns are always repetitive to my ears every day. I cannot do anything but be a good listener for him to unleash his personal life challenges. It is not my business to interfere with his sentiments in life. I can only give pieces of advice if he asks for my points of view. It is up to him to dismiss it or not. Besides, there is no right or wrong in giving opinionated statements. I cannot also blame him for being in this state because he considered me his confidant.
Are you a good listener?
Do you have a confidant in life?
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4 responses
@rsa101 (40698)
• Philippines
4m
He’s lucky to have you as a confidant and friend, someone he can share stories with even in the middle of your sleep. I just hope he takes your advice to heart and works on changing his whining attitude. Keeping that kind of mindset won’t help him grow into a better person.
@DaddyEvil (173478)
• United States
5h
I listen to friends complain about their lives. If they ask for my advice, I give them my opinions but can also stay silent if they don't ask.
Sometimes Pretty wants to talk about her friends but she rarely asks my opinions. She just wants to vent her feelings and doesn't want my advice. (She says I can't fix things for them so there's no reason to ask.)
@Ineeddentures (31419)
•
9h
I think I am a good listener
I do have 2 people who do confide in me
Both girls, young ladies.
