Is it true ?

Sometimes. Not always though. If the problem denotes a solution then that should be considered so it can no longer be a problem. 🙂

They say that’s the best route to go. Some people just like to vent 🤷‍♀️ I had to learn that the hard way, because I immediately just think people are telling me their problems for suggestions, advice, or solutions …otherwise why tf they telling me ? Lol.
Some people just like to hear themselves talk so you just listen and then move on. 🤣 That’s all my job has become people telling me about their personal problems and me just reacting with dramatic reactions because idk what else they want from me.

My experience suggests that is more likely true with women than it is with men, but there is no hard and fast rule. I try to just listen first (to anybody) and then make suggestions only if I feel they might be appreciated. Sometimes, people really do need validation before solutions -- or even, occasionaly, instead of solutions (which I REALLY don't get).

That's hard for me because, with every fibre of my being, I want to scream "Well, why don't you just..."

Yes. Never give advice until asked for. Trying to understand and listening to what she is going through and feeling always comes first. Advice mustn't come ever until she asks. This actually goes for everyone and not just in relationships

Yes. Women often just want to feel they have your support emotionally. They like to talk things out, whereas men normally feel they have to FIX the problem, and then the woman feels he is being condescending.

No...? There are different women out there who want different things. I want solutions but realistic, doable solutions. Not the "you sad? why don't you just try to be happy instead?". This is the problem with many people who are giving advice, they give advice that the one who is asking for help already figured out as dysfunctional of they are just not doable for whatever reason.

Not just a woman thing. We all want to be heard.

Sometimes we want others to help us think of solutions, but most often we really just need a listening ear. We want someone who will not dismiss our ‘problems’ or worries or pain, as something unimportant.

A lot of the time she just wants to feel heard... Which is a problem for most men, who are comfortable as problem solvers and fixers..😷

That’s just people in general.

Not always. And it depends on the woman. But to be safe, you can ask. If she just wants a listener or someone to help. That's probably better than giving unsolicited advice. Maybe.

Yep, goes for anyone. They just want to be heard or get sympathy or for you to side with them.

This isnt a 'woman ' thing....its a person thing .

Men do exactly the same .

Its a 'feel for me' moment.

Not a quest for you to solve it within your own paramameters.

When someone tells you their problems, they arent asking for solutions, they are asking for empathy🙄🤦‍♀️

Thank you for best answer. I'm an outside the box kinda guy. 🙂