Dear Annie: Close friend doesn't want to hear about my problems
Dear Annie: I was out having lunch with a friend I’ve known for many years. We met when our children were babies; they are grown adults now. We have only been meeting up once a week for lunch since April 2024, as we both have more time now that I have retired and she works part time.
Dear Annie: I can’t be the one to fill the emptiness in my close friend’s lonely life
Be kind but firm; let her know you value her, but you simply can’t meet all her emotional needs. Encourage her to explore new interests and build a more independent social life. If she resists or makes you feel guilty, remember: You are not responsible for fixing her loneliness.
Dear Annie: Spending time with one of my closest friends has become exhausting
I care about her and enjoy occasional dinners or events, but she wants far more -- long trips, holiday celebrations, frequent gift exchanges -- things I simply don’t have time for. I have a busy life and a large family,
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DEAR ABBY: I have been friends with “Ted” for a little over a year. We spend a lot of time together -- nearly every day. I spend time at his house, and we often go to the park or go out to eat ...
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