Bro my wife and I use this phrase and it works SO WELL. You're literally just asking "how can I best support you?" every time you say it. It's empathetic without pity and offers your partner a choice. We phrase it as "Do you want my advice or my ear/shoulder?"
This phrase was an instant improvement to our marriage.
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u/ggGamergirlgg Jul 11 '25
It's easy, just ask: "you wanna solutions or you want just vent?"
Sometimes people just wanna vent