Even if we have looked at all sides of the problem, ad nauseam, a good friend will listen, as if it is the very first time. She will not roll her eyes and judge. She will help us go over all sides of an issue and try to understand what is really going on. She will allow us to process, for as long as necessary, asking probing questions, when warranted.

She intuitively understands that we are not always looking for a solution, but often need to have the opportunity to just “get it out of our system.” Sometimes, we need to verbally deal, before moving on. She gets it.

She also knows, at some point, that it is time to gently nudge us on towards resolution.

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