Maybe you ARE a good listener and are empathetic, so those who need and want an ear are prone to being attracted to you?

I have learned to set limits on the support I can provide, OR I change the subject making it clear that I don't want to engage in that topic, OR I simply exit politely and say I need to take care of something else.

People will talk your ear off as long as you allow them to....

so, when it happens, it's good practice to set limits and either state indirectly or directly that you don't wish to talk about it at length.

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