"La amistad no es más que otro nombre para una alianza con las locuras y las desgracias de otros. Nuestra propia cuota de miserias es suficiente: ¿por qué entonces entrar como voluntarios en las de otro?"
— Thomas Jefferson
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Sometimes, friendships can be challenging because they mean sharing in other people's mistakes and problems. Imagine you have enough troubles of your own, like dealing with school stress or personal issues. Becoming close with friends means you also take on their issues, like helping them through a breakup or supporting them when they are sad. It’s like willingly adding more weight to the load you are already carrying. While caring for friends is important, it's crucial to find a balance so that you don’t get overwhelmed by their problems. Being a good friend doesn’t mean you have to fix everything for them; sometimes just being there to listen is enough.
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Alliance Emotional burden Empathy Friendship Human relationships Life philosophy Psychology Self-preservation
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