listening can be emotionally exhausting too!!!!

Philippines
August 29, 2008 10:40pm CST
sometimes, to comfort a friend, we only need to lend an ear..sure, we are not lifting heavy objects, climb up buildings and do hard stuff like that..but, as our friend pours out emotions, we have no choice but to absorb everything..see?? just listening to a friend's heartaches are so emotionally draining..
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• Philippines
30 Aug 08
hi there...yes i do agree with you... listening can sometimes be so emotionally exhausting especially at times when you yourself also has a problem and also needs someone to listen to you. listening becomes exhausting when you dont like the situation or the person who is talking:)
• Philippines
30 Aug 08
lol!!! you read my mind girl...
• United States
31 Aug 08
I don't listen much but sometimes I have to. Elderly relatives talk to me the most. Well they talk. I usually listen but sometime it drags on for a long time and yes it get exhausting but it's nice to lend an ear.
• Philippines
31 Aug 08
maybe, they see you as a reliable person worth sharing their stories too..keep the patience..