Was 'honoured' too strong a term to use in this context?

[Tomm98]

I spoke to a friend about some worries I had. He got back to me saying something like: I'm honoured that you felt you could confide in me and I am glad that you did'

Why did he use the word 'honoured'? I'm still unsure what 'honour' I could have conferred on him just by confiding in him. What does 'honoured' mean in this context?

(I struggle mildly to interpret things like this correctly on my own at times!)

Also - would you say that this person sounds like a good friend?

[kiethton]

He is pleased (honoured) that you chose to share your worries with him - that you are close enough to each other to do that

[dudleybloke]

Are you building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude?
Do you forge your spirit in the tradition of your ancestors?
Do we have your gratitude?

[ging84]

someone registered on ph just to ask this question?

Seems like they are in the wrong place

[Pica-Pica]

They do say 'if you lend someone you know £20 and never see them again, it is money well-spent'. You can test that out on your honourable friend.

[Tomm98]

Thanks for your responses everyone!

I just thought that I should have introduced myself more in my first post!

I have always had a strong interest in cars from a very young age, as I have always been very close to my Grandad who is a second hand car dealer. He repaired cars too in his day, but he's knocking on 80 now (still going with his cars!), so I have had the great privilege of learning how to repair cars from him!

[Biker's Nemesis]

Tomm98 said:

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so I have had the great privilege of learning how to repair cars from him!

He'd feel honoured if he knew you had posted that on the internet

[Jimmy Recard]

OP, I feel honoured that you chose the website I frequent to ask this advice

[Tomm98]

Biker's Nemesis said:

He'd feel honoured if he knew you had posted that on the internet

Aww, thanks!!

He's a great mentor to me who I admire a lot!

[Tomm98]

Jimmy Recard said:

OP, I feel honoured that you chose the website I frequent to ask this advice

Haha!! I was reading up about it and it looked a very friendly site!

[SlimJim16v]

MX5
Hairdresser
Sausages

[paul789]

OP, thank you for the 'moment' Thank you for the inspirational moment.

[Jimmy Recard]

Tomm98 said:

Haha!! I was reading up about it and it looked a very friendly site!

I like it here, but plenty don't!

Most people sign up for the car chat, not to ask about niceties regarding friendly accolades

[anonymous-user]

He is in love with you.

[Plate spinner]

The Spruce goose said:

He is in love with you.

Probably this.

[Condi]

Jimmy Recard said:

Tomm98 said:

Haha!! I was reading up about it and it looked a very friendly site!

I like it here, but plenty don't!

Most people sign up for the car chat, not to ask about niceties regarding friendly accolades

And when they do, its usually the lounge not here.

[mikefacel]

It's an Americanism. Your pal OP probably picked it up from US TV, unless he is of course of the American persuasion.

(and welcome!)

[generationx]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Tomm98 said:

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so I have had the great privilege of learning how to repair cars from him!

He'd feel honoured if he knew you had posted that on the internet

That deserves a