Should you share personal struggles with friends?

I think sharing struggles is healthy. Friends give emotional support that sometimes family cannot. When I was going through depression, opening up to a friend gave me relief. He didn’t solve my problems but just being heard felt powerful. Still, I learned not to overshare, because dumping all your pain on a friend can also burden them.

Yes, but with limits. I believe friendship is about trust, so sharing struggles can make the bond stronger. But it depends on the friend. Not everyone is good at listening or keeping secrets. I usually share with friends who have shown me empathy before. For casual friends, I keep things light. You have to test the waters before going deep.

No, not always. Some things are too personal and can change how people see you. I prefer to keep my deepest struggles to myself or talk to a counselor. Friends are good for small problems, but expecting them to carry all your emotional weight might harm the friendship.