Spare a thought for the friends who always listen to your same problems, over and over again.
The problems you’re doing nothing to change.
Spare a thought for the friends who constantly give you advice, that you never take.
The friends who sit patiently whilst you rehash the same feelings and stories. For months, even years.
It may not be fun living the experience. It’s also not fun listening to it, repeatedly, in slow motion.
If you don’t have the strength, motivation or resources to change, that’s fine. Just admit it to yourself, and then change the subject.
Talk about new problems if necessary.
Give them a break.
Learn how to break the pattern and find the strength to move forwards