Getting worn down by conversations with NT people that are actually just “emotional dumping”

I’m partially looking for advice here and also just hoping this is a problem that other people have.

I’m beginning to feel like a lot of conversations I have with NT people in my life are started purely so they can dump their emotions on someone, and it ruins my day.

Usually these are people bringing up a problem they have - often a recurring problem - but they’re not looking to solve the problem, they just want to rant and be validated. I’ve learned through a lot of trial and error that offering a solution is actually a huge faux pas, but I don’t have the social energy to listen and stroke someone’s ego.

I really don’t know how to handle this internally, or navigate these conversations. I know they seem to be a huge part of “small talk” but I’m starting to feel really disrespected when this happens because it’s always forced on me without my consent.

Without ranting too much; I hate that I have to navigate other people’s poor communication skills, given that I already have to put in so much work with being ND, and don’t get the same grace. (Which is probably something I need to come to terms with)