Do people want advice or a listening ear?

This comes up all the time for me, my clients, friends, etc. A lot of the time when we are venting we just want to feel validated. Our loved ones often want to help, so they give advice or input that can sometimes make us feel frustrated or like they aren't listening. Simply starting off by saying "I just need to vent, I don't need advice" can help to set this boundary around your conversations.

Boundaries are a way we take care of ourselves and will only help strengthen your relationships!