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Originally Posted by theoretical
For those of you who haven't read my previous threads, I'm working on being more honest with others, but that's kind of difficult when people come looking for emotional support, and I have no idea how to handle their emotions. Don't get me wrong. I don't want to be a **** to people. It isn't like I'm mocking them behind their back while they're crying their eyes out on my shoulder or anything. I just don't really know what they want or how to give it to them.
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It looks like you feel bad that they are going through hard times. I you feel bad for them, then that's really not a fake emotion.
If you are unsure on how to go about giving support, you can say,
"Hey, I'm really sorry you are going through this, but honestly, I really don't know how to support you. Maybe you can talk to _____?"