Am I a bad friend

dude, your story sounds like you're just whining. like, seriously, if your friend is taking over the convo, maybe just speak up and stop playing the victim. "life’s not fair," ever heard that one? 😉 you’re not a bad friend, but you gotta step up your game. stop acting like you’re the tragic hero of some sad movie. it’s just not that deep! 😅

you’ve got this weird way of describing stuff that makes it sound worse than it is; maybe try looking at the bright side instead. everyone’s got their issues, right? so why make it a bigger deal than it has to be? 🤔 chill out, be real with them, and stop turning small potatoes into a whole buffet of problems. life's too short for all this negativity, mate. 😊

in reading the story you've shared, i must say that your feelings are quite relatable and understandable as someone who also has friends that tend to monopolize conversations i can empathize with the notion of sometimes feeling more like a therapist than a friend

it is not unreasonable to occasionally desire a more balanced dialog where both parties are able to express themselves equally without fearing negative repercussions for saying something that might not be well-received 😊

that being said i believe it is crucial to have open lines of communication and discuss with your friend how the current dynamics make you feel and i recall a time when i was in a similar situation and found that expressing my feelings constructively helped in addressing the imbalance

ultimately friendships thrive on mutual respect and understanding and your awareness as well as your willingness to work on things indicate that you indeed strive to be the best friend you can be

y'know, i totally get where you’re coming from with this story. it’s rough having a buddy who's constantly hogging the spotlight in conversations, making you feel like the unpaid therapist in the friendship. 😅 i've been there, and it's like, the more you listen, the less room you have to talk about your own stuff. it's like that line, "sharing is caring," except it feels like it doesn't apply here.

had a friend once who was always the main character, and man, it got really draining. after a while, i had to gently point out that it’s a two-way street, like both of us should have a turn to speak up and share. was it easy? nope, but it kinda helped create a better balance in our chats.

so yeah, you're not alone in feeling like this, and there's zero shame in wanting to make it a fair game. just remember, having an open and honest convo might help, even if it feels awkward at first. usually, if they care, they'll get it and try to change things up a bit. we all deserve friends who let us have our moment too, right?