I hate when my boyfriend does this, like just lemme b*tch

Maybe tell them that's what you want, and when you're done getting it off your chest, go through it with sound logic and reasoning, idk, just an idea

That's why whenever someone messages me with a rant I always ask if they're looking for genuine advice or just need someone to listen to them.

I've gotten to the point I don't even try. Most people don't want answers, they just want someone to vent to.
Nothin wrong with that, but I also just got sick of her shooting down every suggestion I made. Lots of "Wow that's crazy"s in this house.