If it is any 'comfort' to you, I've made the same mistake myself. = It might give you 'comfort' to know that I've made the same mistake myself.
When we went out for drinks together, I realized we were getting 'too close for comfort'. [=we were getting closer than I wanted to be]
Knowing that I can rely on your help is a 'comforting' thought. = It is 'comforting' to know that I can rely on your help.
(..) I thought, well, today I'm actually allowed to feel shitty, today I have a good reason, so I said to her, "Well, my mom died." And she immediately burst into tears. So, now I have to comfort her, which is annoying, and meanwhile, there's a line of people forming behind me, who are all giving me (..)2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6