Actually i prefer to vent my frustrations on an open mind. My mother is the perfect example of this. i often complain how my partner makes looking after the house a lot harder by not cleaning up after himself, but she constantly reminds me that he works nights and is often forgetful. I'd prefer someone to say, i can see you're point and this is what i'd do if i were in the same position, but don't you think you're taking it out of whack just a little?
I'd rather have someone tell me i'm being unreasonable and a bitch and should apologise, then agree with me and tell me i'm right when i'm not.