Tag: self-centered
Friends of Convenience: Is convenience a drawback or strength in a friendship?
Friends of Convenience: Is convenience a drawback or strength in a friendship?
When you have no other friends
When someone has no other friends, she may put up with more than she should for fear of losing the friendship.
Can’t get close to my self-centered friend
If you are unable to get close to someone, it may be that the person is self-centered and emotionally incapable of focusing on others.
Is this friendship breakup worth talking about?
About two weeks ago, one of my closest friends and I had a massive argument. I don’t know whether to even bother trying to sort out the problem or just move on already, and forget about it and forget about her.
Self-centered friends: Better in small doses
You might only be able to take a self-centered person in small doses.
Saying NO To A Friend Isn’t Easy
Saying NO to a friend is never easy, even someone is in the habit of making unreasonable requests.
How to Handle a Friend Who’s a Narcissist
I recently answered this question on HerCampus. This problem is a common one, unfortunately. QUESTION I can never get a word in edgewise with my friend. I like her but she is super narcissistic. What are the best ways to deal with a friend who wants to always talk about herself? ANSWER If […]
It’s hard to say goodbye to a BFF, even if she’s a narcissist
QUESTION Dear Irene, I met my former BFF on the first day of college almost nine years ago. A year later, I went to a party she was throwing and met my now fiancé, who is great friends with her brothers. She was always a high maintenance friend; she was more concerned with having tons […]
A final friendship disappointment
QUESTION Dear Irene, My friend has been going through marriage problems ever since I’ve known her (13 years now). I have been there for her when she needed someone to talk to. When the problems got too big to deal with, I suggested counseling since I didn’t want their marriage problems to affect the friendship […]
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