I normally only know at the end whether I was venting or complaining. When I feel a sense of release, then that’s good.

This is when woman need each other, we understand each other the most. I won’t go to my man and vent, he would just want to fix the problem, when all I want is someone to listen, not to respond and help me process my negative feelings. Probably why we ladies feel more drained after talking to a man lol. We end up complaining, because our needs are not being met. And if you find yourself fortunate enough to love a man that can be that ocean floor to the tide of your emotion, he’s a keeper!

I have my co-worker I can vent about a difficult client I had to deal with. My amazing beautician that properly knows me better than I do myself. My understanding hairdresser that’s kept up to date on a weekly basis on all my dating drama haha. My GBF who had to deal with all my emotional outburst. If anyone has seen me cry as much, it would be him. These are just to mention a few people in my life that helps me to keep my emotions intact and who plays some sort of a “therapist” role, whether they are aware of it or not. Now that I think of it, I don’t ever want to let them go!

It’s also important as the one that is the listener to know the difference. Having to keep on listening to the same people complain, will drain your energy. We are meant to share each other’s energy, not take.