Does anyone else do this? And how to stop?

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Cockroach𖢥 Jan 9, 2025

When someone is complaining or venting to me about their problems, and I'm trying sympathize or empathise with them I always bring up something similar that happened to me so I can relate to them I guess and continue the conversation. In my mind I don't want them to feel alone with their problems I think is why I do it.
🇮🇱Tinea🦶Pedis🇮🇱 Jan 9, 2025

Cockroach𖢥 wrote:
When someone is complaining or venting to me about their problems, and I'm trying sympathize or empathise with them I always bring up something similar that happened to me so I can relate to them I guess and continue the conversation. In my mind I don't want them to feel alone with their problems I think is why I do it.

I def know what you mean. Sometimes when I read people’s posts on the forums, I respond with comments that make them feel like they are welcome and have something meaningful to say. This way they don’t feel foolish about their trivial ramblings and instead feel more like they are part of the community.
It’s amazing. You and I are so similar. You wanna grab a coffee or something at some point?
Rͣeͩeͩferjuana Jan 9, 2025

<3 this looks to be the start of something beautiful.
Cockroach𖢥 Jan 9, 2025

🇮🇱Tinea🦶Pedis🇮🇱 wrote:
Cockroach𖢥 wrote:
When someone is complaining or venting to me about their problems, and I'm trying sympathize or empathise with them I always bring up something similar that happened to me so I can relate to them I guess and continue the conversation. In my mind I don't want them to feel alone with their problems I think is why I do it.

I def know what you mean. Sometimes when I read people’s posts on the forums, I respond with comments that make them feel like they are welcome and have something meaningful to say. This way they don’t feel foolish about their trivial ramblings and instead feel more like they are part of the community.
It’s amazing. You and I are so similar. You wanna grab a coffee or something at some point?
😂😂😂😂