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How often do you get a phone call, text or message from someone who needs help or advice?

Friend or family, stranger or acquaintance... Are you somebody others turn to for help?

Do you wish they did/didn't?
nedkelly · 61-69, M
At least 10 calls per week - I am a financial counsellor and people come to me to have their finances sorted out free of charge
Free of charge?!

I'm about to read my nephew a childhood favorite book called "Ned Kelly and the City of the Bees" soon and you always remind me of it.

Plus, there was that one murderous outlaw person... @nedkelly
nedkelly · 61-69, M
@KayraJordyn Yes free of charge, as where i work we have government funding.
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
Once in a while, every few months or so, usually from someone on here. I get messages from young people who are looking for advice on dealing with family or relationship problems, and sometimes young people who are thinking of ending their own lives. I usually don't know what to say to them, though I do try to help.

I'm glad that they feel comfortable talking to me, and I guess I must be doing something right, or they wouldn't keep talking to me. So I guess I'm glad they do. I just wish I knew better what to do to help them.
SteinbockundLoewe · 31-35, M
Maybe only a close friend or two call me.

If you want to decrease the people reaching out to you for help, shut them up with a quick answer, don't be so available or helpful. Or send them a picture of your boobs and see how they react.
Gee, thanks. 😬👍️@SteinbockundLoewe
SteinbockundLoewe · 31-35, M
@KayraJordyn You're welcome. :-)

Or better still, skip showing them your boobs and just show me instead. :-)
*-Almost- falls for that sweet, generous line then remembers--I posses a brain, class, and talent this "bruh" is no match for*

Oh, bother. 🤭
SW-User
it happens sometimes, but it's never really serious help.
i help if i feel like it, and if they have treated me nicely. helping people who have wronged me feels off, but i sometimes still help.
That -is- generous, to help those who have wronged you. @SW-User
SW-User
@KayraJordyn i don't think it's fair to shun people when they're in need. i will never go out of my way to help them a lot, but sometimes a little bit of kindness is all they need.
Very nice, indeed. @SW-User
Peaceful · F
10 times a day on a slow day I would guess. 🤔
Peaceful · F
@KayraJordyn I just hope you tell her, so important! But I feel like you do, and that's awesome! You're welcome! And thank you for being you and my friend! 🤗
I just wrote her, and hope to tell her soon. Thank you, too, Peaceful. 🖤@Peaceful
Peaceful · F
@KayraJordyn that's amazing, like you! And you're most welcome 🤗
SW-User
Not that often to be fair, but when they do I guess they really need my help so try and give them my full attention.
SW-User
@KayraJordyn thank you for saying that. I'm not so sure about that but I do try to be a good friend.
@SW-User Good. It seems to me that there are so many people who are in need of traits we've got, just as there are so many who have traits that can strengthen us. I think we're better together, as hokey as that can sound, even if we're often a bother to each other. There isn't growth without some growing pains.
SW-User
@KayraJordyn very true.
MURD3RM0NK3Y · 26-30, M
Never. If they need advice I would try to give my best advice.
@MURD3RM0NK3Y I hope when someone needs your support in that way, your advice does help them. :)
ItsGonnaBeOk · 26-30, M
A lot back in college, i was good at something and a lot needed a favor.
Do you know if anyone ever pays this kind of favor forward? @ItsGonnaBeOk
SW-User
Rarely, thankfully. I ain't Dr. Phil for everyone.
@SW-User But if you received the pay he does...?
SW-User
@KayraJordyn I don't wanna be a celebrity, and I only help people I care about.
Spica · 31-35, F
Not often and just my sister and one of my coworkers
Do you care for them a great deal? @Spica
Spica · 31-35, F
@KayraJordyn Well, my sister yeah. My coworker too but to a lesser extent.
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Sandor ain't got no time fo' dat! @SW-User
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Reject · 26-30, M
Nobody does thankfully. I'm not good at helping people. Their time would be better spent with almost anyone else.
I piss on this assertion.

Sorry, that was strong.

But perhaps necessary.

So I remind you that I accept your help and encouragement because it is freely given whether I ask for it or not, and as it is appreciated either way it is valuable. You help me daily, Sterling. I wonder how clearly you see yourself sometimes. @Reject
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