Acharya Prashant explains that the human tendency to seek a listener for one's problems stems from a deep-seated dependence on the world. Since our problems usually involve others, we instinctively look toward others for validation or solutions. This reliance on the external world for relief is the same tendency that created the problems in the first place. He warns against seeking sympathy from those who merely validate our complaints, as such people often become the cause of even greater sorrow. Instead, one should turn to solitude, scriptures, or a wise guide who does not feed the fire of one's grievances.