An Approachable Person

Someone who seems easy to ask for favors, someone who seems like they will listen,
or someone who seems like an easy target to vent frustrations on...
There are people who carry that kind of atmosphere.

I hate to say it myself, but I am one of those people.

It feels like heavy topics, things that are hard to tell others,
or things that would likely be refused if asked of someone else
often end up coming my way.

Even while feeling that it is "tough,"
I end up taking them on.

I feel happy to be relied upon, but I also worry that I might disappoint them if I refuse.
Complex feelings mix together, and sometimes they show clearly on my face.

I think to myself every time, "You're an adult, you should be able to hide your true feelings and handle this better."
On the other hand, I also have petty feelings that "I'm the only one getting the short end of the stick."

Since I was relied upon, I should just be happy about it.
But I cannot stand being "used" for someone else's convenience.

In the end, it depends on how I perceive it, my relationship with the other person, and the situation at the time.

It is good for everyone to have an "approachable person."
If I am good enough for them, I want to listen to their stories carefully.
To do that, I want to keep some room in my heart.

I'll drink a cup of my favorite cafe latte and take a deep breath.

So that I can listen to someone else's story again,
I will keep my own heart warm as well.
—So that I can remain an "approachable person" for someone.