consolation

Did you ever need (see: want) some consoling, but you really didn't "want to talk about it?" You know, just a little comforting without having to explain yourself.

The same propensity that drives sales of Star magazine, seems to cause people to have an agenda when providing consolation: they want to know the gory details of the tragedy that has you in need of consoling.

Well, there are no gory details. It's just been a manic week. Now I'd like a hug, please.