Well put. If the person wants to be lightened of their negative feelings, go ahead. But consider that not all people (want to) process emotions the same way. Maybe it's better for that person to experience that emotion right now. Who am I to decide for them? Because I am a very empathetic but also poor at handling, well, any kind of emotional distress it doesn't make it right for me to try coax the other person into a mood I'm more comfortable with being around. It's something I struggle with a lot, because in the moment I'm convinced I'm helping them, but in reality I might just be ignoring their needs due to projection and instead helping myself. Something to think about.