RelationshipsCommunication
#RI-6ac86a1b·6 months ago·
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“Being supportive without absorbing others' emotions”
What Actually Happened
Listened to friend's problems but felt overwhelmed afterwards
What I wish I knew
"How to separate my emotions from theirs"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Practice self-care and set boundaries while listening"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Relationships Category
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Relationships decisions logged. Avg regret 7.2/10 across the category.
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