This is something I’m working on from both sides (not overwhelming people with venting AND not allowing people to overwhelm me) Ask for their permission before you vent next time. ❤️ Say something like “Hey I have something I really want to get off of my chest but I don’t want to overwhelm you. I was wondering if you have the time/energy to hear me vent for a minute - if not that’s okay too!” and/or ask them to communicate with you as soon as it’s becoming too much. Hearing people vent can take up a lot of emotional space and greatly affect their mood even if the situation has nothing to do with them at all. Feelings are very contagious! Lol. Also maybe try venting on paper before you go to a friend so you can release some of the intensity first before you “stress dump” on them. And don’t sweat the whole situation too much. If they forgave you and you guys are able to communicate with each other it should mend itself and worst come to worst and you guys fall off it’s a lesson for better friendships in the future ❤️❤️❤️ best of luck and lots of love

I really appreciate this, thank you. The paper thing sounds like a good idea. 🤗💜 I'll try to communicate with them better, see if that fixes things.

I've actually gotten to the point where I don't talk to anyone because I don't want to bother them.