Someone you don't have to pretend with when relationships wear you out Some days there are plenty of people you could reach out to, but none you could easily tell, "I'm struggling." I type a few lines in the chat, delete them, and in the end send "I'm doing well." I worry the other person might be tired too. When relationships wear me down, I thought I had grown tired of people. But even while I'm alone, I suddenly want to call someone. I think it was hard for me to keep answering brightly and pretending I was fine every time. When my heart is hurting, I wish there were someone who would listen to my rambling story all the way to the end. Someone who doesn't feel awkward when I bring up the same worry again, and when we meet next time. Today, after my "I'm doing well" reply, I want to add just one more line. The truth is, I've been a little tired lately. #마음
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Just listen
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Share a similar experience and lead with empathy, not judgment. Be careful with advice nobody asked for.
사람들 사이에서 괜찮은 척을 계속하느라 많이 지치셨겠어요. 연락할 사람은 많은데 솔직하게 털어놓을 사람이 떠오르지 않는 날은 마음이 더 외롭게 느껴지죠. 두서없는 이야기도 끝까지 들어주는 사람을 바라는 마음, 충분히 그럴 수 있어요. 지금 이 마음을 여기에 조금 꺼내 주셔서 고맙습니다.
Written by AI. It does not replace professional counseling.