Tag: collateral damage
Help Me Deal With a Drama Queen In My Friend Group

A reader asks for advice on how to handle a drama queen in her group of friends. She doesn’t want to make anyone feel uncomfortable.
Dumped Without Explanation: Is There Anything To Do?

A woman feels dumped without explanation by a close friend and wonders how to move on.
Two Friends Have A Falling Out That Affects Their Families

After a falling out, one friend’s brother continues to have a relationship with her ex-friend.
Betrayed by a friend
A woman feels betrayed by a friend who seized an opportunity before she did. Is that wrong? It depends.
The friends of her ex cut off contact after a breakup
A woman feels terrible that the friends of her ex dropped her like a hot potato.
When A Friend Becomes A Frenemy

Even when a friend becomes a frenemy, it can be hard to know when it’s time to let go because it invariably comes with some losses.
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 […]
My Friend Dumped Me Because She Thinks I Made A Play For Her Husband

A friend thinks her friend has made a play for her husband. The person accused seeks advice on how to repair the lost friendship.
Drawing lines in the sand after a friendship breakup
People often take sides after a friendship breakup.
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