It's not okay to wallow in self pity.
Ergo is depressed and hanging with a friend.
Ergo wants to talk about what depresses him.
Ergo tells his friend and asks for advice.
Ergo points out the reasons for his depression and does most of the talking about his life.
Ergo cheers up a bit and begins to heal.
Ergo gets nowhere and has a disconnected time with his friend.