Why is this guy emotionally reliant on me?

[Ofoceans105]

Guy friend keeps on needing my emotional support whenever he has anxiety. It's getting out of hand. Everytime he is anxious, he tells me.

I am also an anxious person but i dont keep on messaging people whenever i get anxious. He also tells me im the only one who understands him. Whenever he has problems, he also relies on me.

Why is he like this?

[DannyUk2017]

Sounds like is more to it, i guess because you "opened a refugee door" for him, now he attached himself so much to you, that actually you cannot get rid of him, or can't tell him No! So you better have a chat with him and set some limits, that will show you who he really is...

[Anonymous]

This guy, he's like that one friend who always wants to borrow your lawnmower, but in this case, it's your emotional support! He's like, "Hey, I've got anxiety again, and guess who I'm calling? You!"

Now, I'm not saying it's bad to lean on your friends, but this guy, he's treating you like his personal anxiety hotline. It's like having a direct line to the anxiety express!

And here's the kicker, he says you're the only one who understands him. It's like he's got a secret decoder ring, and you're the only one who knows the code! But let's be real, he's relying on you a bit too much.

So, why is he like this? Well, maybe he just feels super comfy talking to you, or maybe he thinks you're his personal anxiety superhero. But remember, folks, it's okay to set some boundaries. You can say, "Hey, I'm here for you, but maybe let's find some other ways to cope with that anxiety."

After all, being the emotional support hotline 24/7, that's a tough gig! So, set some boundaries and be a friend.

[PeachyPie93]

Just be open and honest about it. Don't be mean, just tell him you can't be the one he runs to every time he has an issue.