Tag: guilt
Guilted by a depressed best friend
A woman feels “guilted” by a demanding BFF and doesn’t know what to say or do.
Feeling guilty about a breakup
A woman is left feeling guilty after she ends a long-term friendship.
How do I opt out of a friendship I don’t want to continue?
Friendships are voluntary relationships with the right to opt out.
Having a disagreement with a friend who gets diagnosed with a serious illness
When a friend gets diagnosed with a serious illness, it has a way of changing your outlook.
Feeling guilty about cutting off a friendship
It’s normal to feel guilty about cutting off a friendship even if it is the right thing to do. If you have carefully considered the decision, don’t look back.
My friend discovered I lied to her
QUESTION Hi Irene, I’m 37 years old but when I was 18, my best friend and I met this friendly guy whom we both liked, but he liked me more. He and I kept our relationship quiet for a while but at a party, my best friend saw us together. She and I didn’t speak […]
Feeling guilty after a sudden breakup with college roommate
While I was in college I decided to room with one of my really good friends that I had made at school. Things seemed to go great that year and I felt that we had become really close. However, near the end of that school year she suddenly left for home and refused to take my calls.
Dumped: But my friend wants to remain connected — on her terms
When a friend dumps you, she can’t call all the shots… QUESTION Dear Irene, How do you handle a situation where a very dear friend, who also happens to be your friend from work, wants an extended time out and at the same time insists that I should keep on being friends with her […]
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