Why venting is bad & How to handle a venting friend

Do you feel like someone in your life is always being negative? Do you have a negative friend? Should you listen to their problems? Many of us want to be a good person and a good friend, though sometimes it takes a toll on us. How do we find a balance between being a good friend or being taken advantage of? In this video we chat about when you or a friend spends a lot of time venting to others. Getting things off your chest can be beneficial AND it can also be harmful. There is a right time and a right place to vent. If you or someone you know vents often, this video may help you find some beneficial next steps. There is no right or wrong here. The point of this video is to allow you to see into the other person's mind. We often spend so much time in our own heads that we have trouble understanding someone else's mind or their connection to us. We can understand our connection with them, but may not fully understand their connection with us. What I mean by this is that we all have our own points of view. We see everything from our own perspective. It takes time, patience, and understanding to allow yourself to better connect with other people in your life. If you have someone in your life that vents all the time or you see them as negative, it's important to have a conversation with them. Let them know you're feeling this way. It's likely they didn't even realize this was something that was upsetting you - if they knew, they'd probably stop doing it. Remember if you have this conversation - tell them how you feel and don't place blame or make them feel bad. Instagram: www.instagram.com/michael_ostrow