Just Listen

a friend of mine has been complaining like mad about what's happenning at her work. she's a bit stubborn that all suggestions given was practically ignored. i think there were few times that i myself kinda gave up and decided not to give any comment.
yesterday i got a called from her during lunch. she sounded a bit hysterical telling me what's going on there. i listened and can only give the same comment - talk to your big boss.
after work i checked on her and she's a bit calmer now that apparently the problem wasn't as huge as she thought it was. she suggested dinner and i said okay even i wasn't really up for it. got a text from her asking how long i'd be as she couldn't stand the hunger anymore. i was a bit annoyed at this part, she's the one suggesting even when i told her i could only make it after 8.30. i asked her to leave first but she insisted on waiting. so i rushed things off and meet her for dinner at 8. as usual she started sharing her feelings about work and how unhappy she was with something that might happen there. i reasoned with her saying that if she's not happy with what might be happenning, can she take the load herself? she's been complaining much and can she do it without further complain? i guess i was a bit harsh there, especially when i said that we've been hearing much complains now and if she wanted it to be that way she should stop complaining.
her answer was, 'if i don't complain to you guys, where else should i go to?'
i was speechless for a moment. she is right. however much pressure you have at work you still got to do it. yes she is stubborn. yes she complains much too much and ignored all the advise given. but she is still my friend and i am hers. i don't have to give her any solution or advise. i don't have to always share my opinion with her. all i can do is give my ears for her to rant.