Are they being honest just to vent or are they being honest because they really care about you and the relationship?

One thing I cannot stand is dishonesty between friends. All it does is build a gap and a bridge.

She wasn't sure how to approach me about something.

I think the secretary can take care of himself, ... Members are entitled to vent.

Sometimes I like to vent.

To be honest, I couldn't care less. If I didn't tick them off, I'd be scratching my head about that, about why they weren't giving me any respect.