My friends always tell me when they’re sad and like it’s no issue for me. I love them, even if I’m low on energy I give them space, because its equally fulfilling to do it for them.
So why do I feel like I’m a bother to ask for the same? My friends would absolutely be there for me, but somehow I choke up before I can actually explain that I’m actually just really really sad and don’t know how to talk about it. I thought I was just scared that maybe their reaction would not feel validating, but I’m especially like this with friends who are the most validating and great hearted people.
I almost feel like they’re such great listeners they don’t deserve to have to listen to my crap. That sounds silly I know. Does anyone have experience feeling this way, and how do you voice those emotions?