To be honest, I am a comfort for people and I get it as to why I draw needy friends. I am a good listener and I encourage well. I do not tolerate when you vent about the same things every time you talk to me. Then I become a professional counselor, I stop you and say you like being in that situation so talk about something else. We're no longer going there. Then they want to know why? Well because you refuse to let it go and until you decide you no longer want to be in that space. We can't talk about it. Then they catch themselves when wanting to vent over and over. Psychology 101 passed with flying colors. How do you deal with friends who want to vent to much?

It’s crucial to set boundaries with friends who rant too much. I think the idea of making them take ownership of their issues is truly brilliant!

Friends who vent to much sometimes are just lonely and use the venting to keep from feeling like they're alone in certain situations they find themselves in. I know from personal experience, I catch myself doing it to my fiance although he says no it's not a problem you can always talk to me. However my common sense tells me sure he has to say that because he loves you and never want to hurt your feelings even though it is somewhat annoying. But I deal with my friends the way I know I should be dealt with. I always tell them stop, listen to yourself. What are you going to do about what you are expressing to me? Stop wasting your energy bringing how you feel to me. Meditate on how you feel then go take care of the situation in kindness so you're free of it and move on. Stop talking about it address the elephant in the room while you are in the room and be free.