Do you think you're good at consoling people?

Question

Shreyash108 · Accepted Answer

I think i am good at it, but there was this one time i failed terribly.
I was new to texting then , and I came across a 13 year old girl , whose best friend was involved in an accident tdt afternoon and when she wnet to the hospital to see her she wasn't allowed and asked not to vist for the next few days too...

I tried my best but then i ended up making her say that I wasn't helping!

But I did certainly improve then.
I Recently convinced a girl to Not to kill her uncle who had sexually harassed her in the past as a child.. I am glad that I did help her out!
I have helped online in a lot of other minor cases!

JSmuve · Accepted Answer

Oh ya, I'm amazing. I got a consolation broom in my closet just in case I need to sweep someone's emotions off the floor!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Friends come to me all the time with their problems, anger, tears, and worries because I'm just known to be a good listener and I help them think things through without telling them what to do or being judgmental. It feels good to know people value you or that you have some skill that people respond well to.

whatsgoingonwithme · Accepted Answer

I think so only because I feel like people naturally open up to me and I just listen. When they want something, or looking for advice I give it with both perspective, not just their's only. With so much going on and listening to so many people, you learn the right things to say and do.

Cmasterson · Accepted Answer

Honestly, no. I dont think I have good words, i'm not the type to hug or pat you on the shoulder, I dont know why. But I am a good listener.

Mserable · Answer

Absolutely not, I have been told I can be cold and unemotional. Not super good with advice either. Not a great listener... I usually fall to sleep when people are describing their feelings to me. I'm not intentionally trying to be rude to people, I am just not the best person to come to.

bethshepherd · Answer

i work as a qualified psychic, relationship expert and advice columnist so yes I am good at consoling people. Some of my clients come to me for that. Others come to me for insight, psychic predictions, answers so that they are happy and do not need consoling.

FlyingSpatula · Answer

I like to think so. I like being there, and showing that i care. While i may not understand what they're going through, i do understand that they need a little pat on the back. Most importantly, a hug. And I'll hug them all day long if they need it. Unless, I'm eating, DO NOT DISTURB.

Bjorn526 · Answer

From a logical perspective yes, I have an ability to make people feel they have a good reason to feel as they do, or to provide perspective in a bigger picture which allows them to not be so hard on themselves, and self-critical. However, I am not the best person to go to, to seek pure sympathetic energy and reassurance of ones feelings, as being understandable.

Poohbear2002 · Answer

I don't know about that, but i am good at giving advice most of the time. I don't like seeing people or hearing people cry, the type of cry that you know that they are hurting just breaks my heart, and I'll try to help the best I can but I can't say that I am good at it because... I'd end up crying with them. I just know how it feels and sometimes I wish that i could just take away their pain and deal with it for them because it breaks my heart :'(

DandelionDoozy · Answer

Nah, honestly I’m terrible at it unless I’m super close with that person. I’m very good at taking someone’s mind off their issues, but consoling them when they’re crying is something that I struggle with a lot.

Idada · Answer

I'm too good at times, it gets exhausting because they could lean on you totally and then I can't find the nicest ways to tell them back off... either that or they'd find I overwhelm them with attention and advice... never the winner:'(

MusicMayhem · Answer

Not really cause most of the time they act like a victim, rather than taking responsibility for their situation. That irritates me cause I know they could have taken action for the better so I have no sympathy for them.

TheFunkyThumb · Answer

Depends on the person and the issue. Im great at making people feel better, but when they just want to be told its ok and there's an issue they should sort out i dont usually sugar coat it

lovelyleo · Answer

Not at all. Most of the time I find myself not knowing what to say so I just say whatever comes to mind that doesn't sound insensitive.

Callumi · Answer

Sometimes, it depends on the day. If i'm tired i cannot seem to have any idea what i should talk about, good days are a different story, if the person is drunk its quite hard to consolate them otherwise im quite good at it

BrianMerritt · Answer

I'm decent for a guy... I have a bootcamp mentality that I apply to myself, and I often have a hard time feeling bad for people when their problem is silly or when their solution is right in front of them.
I give good hugs though.

bubble_tea · Answer

I'm horrible at it, because I had no role models who showed me how to console people.

Jon_25 · Answer

It depends on what the situation is, what they need comforted from, and if I realize they need comforting.

iolany_j · Answer

I sure hope i am. Many people come to for advice and i try to give them the truth and also a solution.

SissyElla · Answer

I'm extremely good at it :) sometimes people just need someone to listen and tell them its gonna be ok.

alice55 · Answer

I'm ok I guess, I try to make them laugh, ask question about their passion or general stuff to make them talk and give them some food.

Justacatlady · Answer

Very much so. I am a excellent listener. I am very empathetic and have a calm personality.

snowangle · Answer

I'm awful at comforting words, but I'm good for a listening ear or a hug.

N0RELL · Answer

No... I suck at it. When people cry, I feel like getting up and leaving.

oftheHowl · Answer

Nah I use a broom to console people from 5 feet away

call_me_scar · Answer

Well I've talked people out of killing them selfs i think the number of people i saved is 16 but that number does include me getting people out of the way of speeding cars

Furuok · Answer

Fuck that ! My attitude is be happy or go home. Drama is fun till it gets out of hand.
It is why we as people form groups. Living and understanding of forgiveness with the possibility of regret. The is no one love except Christ , Amen.

JosyJosy · Answer

I can be yeah, but If I got the feeling that you did this to yourself, like you could have walked away, then I freaking suck at it

Benjjii · Answer

I personally don't do anything but everyone who vents to me says I'm great. so I guess I'm great at it 😅

Kurαȷ · Answer

No. I'm terrible at it. My coping mechanism is problem oriented, so I usually can't emphasize.

Birdy12 · Answer

Sometimes but usually I'm too awkward to do more than sit there

Big_Tasty · Answer

Really good at it actually. I'm able to calm them down and then provide advice to fix their situation.

usuggestsomething · Answer

Not too Bragg or something but am pretty good at it

TheBootyChest · Answer

I always try to do my best. But I always make sure I am listening to what they have to say.

ghostqueen · Answer

Yeah, if the person is a friend or someone I care about.

shan_shan · Answer

Yes I think I am because i have seen good results of it so far

SuicidalTeen · Answer

I'm not sure. I managed to stop my best friend from committing suicide.. but after how many friends I've failed to stop from doing it seems to say no..

monkeynutts · Answer

Sounds like a waste of time, I would ask them if they want to go to the pub, if yes we drink on it if no they can just sleep it off. I'm going to the pub.

ChrisG94 · Answer

Most people say that I am. I'm just a good listener and tend to find the right words I guess.

anuragk033 · Answer

I'd rather stay silent because people only hear whatever they want to hear

Whysosirius7 · Answer

I can console guys, because they have genuine problems and only complain about them if they can be sorted out. Girls problems are often stupid so I can’t really help

Giggletr0n · Answer

No, awful. I always find myself thinking of other shit and not paying attention

SirRexington · Answer

If those people already know me and how I talk. Cause I'm very blunt.

Max_winner1 · Answer

Sure I do. I tell them the truth and nothing but the truth.

Penelope_ · Answer

Yep most of the time people open up to me and usually quite comfortable with me

felix_the_cat316 · Answer

I come off as straight forward so I don't think I am.

MindTime · Answer

I like to think so, I stopped two friends from committing suicide

Kandy-Kane · Answer

Not sure about consoling but I try to give good advice. I'm an excellent ear for anyone needing to vent.

Synttacks · Answer

Nope. I'm pretty shit with emotions in general. My own let alone someone else's.

codycccccc · Answer

No put if you need a kick in the ass to keep going im your guy

Iron_Man · Answer

I'm very good at helping people that's why I'm on the site

JohnFrost · Answer

Yes and no. I can comfort and help them but I can also make people reflect and find problems they didn't see before.

Nandor · Answer

Haha yes. Actually no Im not

JuanFrank7 · Answer

Not at consoling people, however I'm good at giving proper advice

Fred0 · Answer

In my opinion no. But apparently people tell me i can make them have a good time forgetting things just by hanging out with him/her. (Maybe because little things that would bother a lot of people won't bother me) ((idk just guessing atm lol))

samsson773 · Answer

Yes, I very much believe that I am good at because I've been through so much

BExNeko · Answer

Yes -_- because people keep bothering me to console them -_-

Unknownooo · Answer

I try listen what people say, then try to make things up for them. And give them honest opinions.

SecondGuy · Answer

Apparently so, I never thought I was but I seem to be good at it and I don't even really try.

Lovethecountry · Answer

I don't think I am, my friend's say otherwise though

Myrdices · Answer

I'm more the type to tell you to get your shit together than try to comfort you

Nivinxus · Answer

I'm a terrible person if people look to me for consoling. I always prefer rousing them to fight or keep moving, not to comfort them in any way.

AppleBoy · Answer

No. I say what I feel and what is true. They seem to be hurt in most cases

JackalOfNar · Answer

you just convince them that they're being retarded and a pussy

Do you think you're good at consoling people?

Most Helpful Opinions

Most Helpful Opinions

What Girls & Guys Said

Do you think you're good at consoling people?

Most Helpful Opinions

Most Helpful Opinions

What Girls & Guys Said

We're glad to see you liked this post.