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[–] rustydomino@lemmy.world 46 points 2 years ago (2 children)

This is why I don’t tell anyone about my problems. I don’t want your empathy; I want a fucking solution.

[–] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 23 points 2 years ago

Have you tried prefacing your problems with "can you help me with this?"

[–] rockerface@lemm.ee 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I could go for both, but I usually only get the "I told you so"

[–] GladiusB@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Well that's because you don't listen to your nana like you are supposed to

[–] iAmTheTot@kbin.social 40 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Sharkwellington@lemmy.one 7 points 2 years ago

A lot of times when I'm opening up to someone I'll let them know whether or not I want a solution, or if I just wanna be mad.

[–] aviationeast@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

I feel this it my soul.

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

Everyone wants to be the hero but not everybody needs saving

[–] Crul@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] realitista@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago