Tag: needy friend
6 Strategies For Handling A Needy Friend

There’s a big difference between a needy friend and a friend-in-need. When a friendship is consistently one-sided, it can weigh you down.
My Clingy Friend Calls Me Too Often

Having a clingy friend can be very stressful and demanding. You need to decide whether you want to keep the friendship on the same track or make some changes. QUESTION Hi Irene, My clingy friend calls me too often, a minimum of ten times per day! I have done the whole “I’m busy, my grandson […]
My friend needs more than I can give her
What do you do when an anxious friend needs more of you than you can handle?
How do I opt out of a friendship I don’t want to continue?
Friendships are voluntary relationships with the right to opt out.
In the Media – Five Types of Needy Friends and How To Handle Them (Fitness Republic)

Writing for Fitness Republic, The Friendship Doctor describes five types of needy friends you may encounter and offers practical tips on how to handle them.
Her friend won’t leave her alone
A woman feels tormented by an overbearing friend who won’t leave her alone.
I am the needy friend!
A woman is frustrated and feels like “the needy friend” because of the boundaries set by her friend.
Dealing with a needy friend when you have cancer
When a needy friend tries too hard to be helpful, you may need to set boundaries and take care of yourself.
How can I break up with a needy friend?
It’s difficult to break up with a needy friend. It’s even more challenging if the friend was kind to you when you were down.
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