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Two of the people closest to me -- one a friend, the other a relative -- inhabit private realms of raging misery in which one of them hears spies prowling on her rooftop every night, the other slaps his own face while glaring into the mirror. Everyone else in their lives has given up on them and left: abandoned them, you might venture to say. I'm probably handling our relationships all wrong: I listen. I advise, although they never take my advice. But is this better than just walking away? Read More
The unpaid therapist
Your obviously an amazing person for what you do for them. Don't think for a moment your not helping even if it's more on some days and less on others. Sincerely,David
Friends
Being someone's emotional tampon can be tiring. But it's up to you whether or not you want to keep on being their hostage. You must be getting something out of the relationships, or you wouldn't stay in them. Just because you are a caring nurturer doesn't mean other people can abuse your kindness. I hope you take good care of yourself after dealing with these losers.
holy f-ing sh*t
it's times like this where i wish i was a god and could flick my fingers and make those people happy. instead, all i can do is cry.
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