Should we be the listener for ever?

The beauty of listening is that we soon be talking a lot as part of listening to others! without our and the other person not knowing it consciously. isn't it just fine?

one thing is definitely sure in Life and that is that every one needs someone to listen to what they have to say and if you will be patient enough and show her all the support and love possible ,soonest she will outgrow the pain. i hope the information was useful

No. It is not good just to listen always. Listening and listening without expressing what we have in mind may lead you to nervous breakdown or anxiety attacks and could make you a mentally illed person. Listening always to other people is very irritating for we may feel that our role is to follow and being proud of them and we may be inconfident. Based on my experience. I really don't want to hurt the speakers. Specially when talking about their lives and opinions. I just ride and nod on what they are saying. Everytime I'm being like this. Just listening to their nonsense and useless things which they think that I am proud of them for Im just riding on the flow of the topic. Usually the speaker is always the positive side. So what i do and learned is that I should express and speak on my ideas. It's better to hurt them for their unjust attitude than to praise them for we want them to feel comfort in us. Your not just a listener you are also a speaker in the way your helping her. It's not your fault anymore if she don't take your advices for she has the last decision. Lisa, It's ok. Just listen to her and if still no changes, just be patient. ok. There is nothing to lose if your trying to help right??. Why don't you try to raise your voice on her. Like saying. Don't act like a child!!! It's not the end of the WoRLD!!! Who is he for you to cry like that?!?!?! FACE IT!!! ROCK AND ROLL!!!

May be you can give her some advise that make she know life is colourful.If she can't get rid of this difficult position,the tired of topic could continue.So you should help her and tell her time could solve all the trouble and everyone should happy because life need enjoy.And you can tell her if someone don't know how to love you,you needn't sorrow for he. Certainly as a listener is important,but as a participator is more important.I think she will be better and she could thank you

Listening is a good skill to have, not everyone is a good listener. But it is also important to have two way communication in a friendship or a relationship. Perhaps your roommate doesn't know that she is burdening you in this way. Can you change the topic of conversation to someone else's problem, maybe she can focus on helping someone else if she is made aware of the need. If she is a true friend, she will take on board what you say, and not take offence. Also, if she needs comfort every night, perhaps this relationship is not right for her. There are plenty of fish in the sea, it's just hard work throwing back the wrong ones and casting out for the next fish.