Come right out and tell them. If they only want to vent and not solve their issues, tell them that you don't want to be their emotional punching bag. As silly as it sounds, suggest screaming into a pillow. But if they begin to release their "negative energy" on you, cut them off and tell them you're sick of it. If you feel bad about it, then suggest ways that the person could fix it. You deserve their attention if they demand yours.
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