If they have a hard time and you know about it please do not give them an even harder time. Just let them be and don’t make it personal
2026-08-07 22:25:43
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Joanna boothby :
So hard, so real, no good answer :/
2026-08-09 20:17:41
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Cindy C| Fashion,beauty,decor :
Sadly I know exactly this and I’ve tried every way over the years …. Confronting, kindly saying feelings hurt, etc… but after all of it it always goes back to the same all centered around them. I’ve now really cut back on how often I see or talk to the person and it’s made me feel better.
2026-08-07 22:13:00
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barbarazellmanthu :
That's what being a true friend is about. You need to be there for her. What would you say to her. What!!! She needs your friendship, compassion and validation for what she's going thru!
2026-08-10 01:50:35
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May :
You just answered your own question. they don’t have the space the capacity or the bandwidth to deal with it.
2026-08-07 22:06:12
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Stephanie Guiliana :
I also with I had the answer to this. How about a friend that you strongly disagree with some personal choices?
2026-08-08 03:34:01
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space21829 :
No. Went through it last year. Was at its peak. My friend and sister got tired and bowed out. I remembered every time they went through it and I sat with them. It drove me to the edge. You want a community, that requires being there even when it’s not convenient. It’s not just easy and somewhat challenging- hard is a part of it too. People need to stop being so childish.
2026-08-07 21:37:47
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MsPetrina 🇨🇦 Elbows Up! :
You check in and give them grace. Period. You don’t need to take it on, you don’t need to make it worse.
2026-08-08 16:24:52
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appleuser75889228 :
Been in this EXACT same situation!!! I didn’t say anything until it got to be so painful to not say something. Then once I said something she totally iced me out and wouldn’t even see both sides. I feel you 💯. I wish I had someone like you to sort this out. No one I come across understands. Abhhhh
2026-08-08 21:33:42
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Tiffanie Alferman :
At 51 I've come to believe that grace doesn’t always require a conversation. Sometimes it just means expecting less and appreciating what’s left.
2026-08-07 23:20:24
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Carolyn🦋 :
I’m 73, I found as I got older, I had to choose who I regarded as my true friends. Those that supported me, as much as I supported them, I cherished. Those that treated me like their psychiatrist, and it was all about them, I let go. It’s sad, but I felt it was important to surround myself with true friends.
2026-08-08 06:00:35
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S :
I think you answered your own question. The friend doesn’t have the bandwidth. remembering that all friends have different roles to play in life is helpful - some friends are better to vent to, some are better to share your wins with, and some need you to be there for them. If you truly feel like they’re your friend, then being there for them is a huge act of love. If they aren’t really your friend, then you owe them nothing. But we all go through really hard times and at least I know how good it feels to have someone to lean on and for me not to worry about overburdening them. Give what you can and meet them where they are for as long as you can.
2026-08-07 22:59:39
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Jade Butterfield :
Give her some grace
2026-08-09 20:35:31
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SDA :
Ya I honestly would just let it fade. This happened to me and unfortunately we don’t talk anymore. It can’t be a one sided thing
2026-08-08 01:22:54
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Connie💎 :
Hopefully, they are getting professional help and they’re not using you as the Therapist. You only can give what you can give. Since you’ve been friends for so long I think you can bring it up.
2026-08-08 12:07:40
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appleuser75889228 :
I would say your peace but in a loving way. You are human too and deserve some reciprocation and friendship ❤️❤️❤️
2026-08-08 21:34:11
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user6935701194230 :
I'm going through heavy stuff and my friend is not around ... wow not a call for 3 weeks
2026-08-08 17:38:19
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user6935701194230 :
Me too
2026-08-08 17:38:36
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AARON :
Well said. So common I keep hearing it over and over.
2026-08-08 06:37:22
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Christy Maguire :
I separate with love. Depending on situation. I don’t have the capacity to take on others’ problems. I can support to an extent but a negativity loop is productive for no one.
2026-08-08 06:09:48
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Di :
So its a one sided friendship, guarantee you stop contact they will also, confirms it was never a friendship.
2026-08-08 11:24:17
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