What response do you want from someone you're confiding in/telling a funny anecdote to?
I always feel anxious like I have to respond with creative interesting dialogue or they'll regret telling me and would rather have told someone else. Is it true that just nodding and listening is enough for you?
Are the responses you expect from someone different depending on if you're confiding a problem with them (e.g. tough time at home) compared to a random anecdote of something that happened to you that wasn't sad or problematic?
Do you generally want someone's gentle advice / potential solution or really just someone to nod and listen?
What's the best response if I want to become your friend basically? I know each person is different but please tell me your views on this. There's so many varied people on here I'm sure I can somewhat get a general population sample.
Thank you
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What response do you want from someone you're confiding in/telling a funny anecdote to?
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JungleRaisin · 08/05/2020 14:30
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