Friend or therapist?

Hey so, I’m here looking to build a village so that my son and myself can give and receive friendship and support. A built family. Likeminded people, people to learn from, building a bond that lasts like sisters…HOWEVER, it seems a lot of you are looking for the kind of relationship that is kinda…unhealthy. Codependent. If the convo is gonna be one sided and filled with me consoling you majority of the time or being a sounding board with no reciprocation, you need to look for a therapist, not a friend. Yall never see the silver linings, geez.

Rant over 😃

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I understand not wanting friendships that are entirely one-sided. But I also think it’s hard to say you want a village and built family while viewing people opening up about their struggles as inherently unhealthy.

Real sisterhood isn’t just celebrating the silver linings. It’s also sitting with each other in the hard moments. That’s usually where trust and genuine connection are built.

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