Bozemnka andrew
Bozemnka andrew voted up Rooster Cogburn's answer

Because they don't really want to face the facts and are too wrapped up in their own lives to bother with yours. Sad, but true fact. It's during these times that you really know who your true friends are and who is just a part time friend. Some people just don't like to face reality … Read more

Bozemnka andrew
Bozemnka andrew voted up Moga Deet's answer

I think people just don't what to say or do.  So they just avoid the situation.  They know that there isn't really anything they can do to fix your situation.  Until they have been through a difficult time, they won't understand that just listening is a big help to a person in distress.