Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Just Keep Your Mouth Shut When Your Friends Rant About Their Partners

Jan. 31, 2024
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Please Just Keep Your Mouth Shut When Your Friends Rant About Their Partners

"We all need a safe space to vent," writes Diana Park. "Friends can really help us get something off our chest by listening to our stresses. My friends were invaluable when I was going through my divorce; I felt so lucky to have them. Many of us need a safe place to vent about things in our lives, especially our partners."

But it can be hard to listen to your friends vent — about their partners in particular — without offering up your opinion. And today she's got some advice: don't do it.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

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