Friends help; others pity.

If the secret sorrows of everyone could be read on their forehead, how many who now cause envy would suddenly become the objects of pity.

It's not a problem. There are people out there with much worse problems than mine."-Cynthia
"Doesn't make yours any more fun to bear."-Liza
"No. But it does help with the self-pity."- Cynthia

Don't tell your complaint to one who has no pity.

Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.

Everyone hears what you say, Friends listen to what you say, Best friends listen to what you dont say.