Tag: collateral damage

Help Me Deal With a Drama Queen In My Friend Group

Published: November 18, 2024 | By | 6 Replies Continue Reading
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.

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Dumped Without Explanation: Is There Anything To Do?

Published: March 1, 2022 | Last Updated: October 7, 2024 By | 24 Replies Continue Reading
Dumped Without Explanation: Is There Anything To Do?

A woman feels dumped without explanation by a close friend and wonders how to move on.

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Two Friends Have A Falling Out That Affects Their Families

Published: December 22, 2016 | Last Updated: December 1, 2021 By | 6 Replies Continue Reading
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.

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Betrayed by a friend

Published: May 16, 2015 | By | 19 Replies Continue Reading

A woman feels betrayed by a friend who seized an opportunity before she did. Is that wrong? It depends.

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The friends of her ex cut off contact after a breakup

Published: April 11, 2015 | Last Updated: April 14, 2015 By | 22 Replies Continue Reading

A woman feels terrible that the friends of her ex dropped her like a hot potato.

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Friendship: Nightmare on my street

Published: March 26, 2012 | Last Updated: June 7, 2014 By | 12 Replies Continue Reading

Life in a subdivision suddenly turns from cozy to creepy

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When A Friend Becomes A Frenemy

Published: December 20, 2011 | Last Updated: November 25, 2021 By | 6 Replies Continue Reading
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.

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Dumped: But my friend wants to remain connected — on her terms

Published: November 26, 2011 | Last Updated: November 26, 2011 By | 7 Replies Continue Reading

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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My Friend Dumped Me Because She Thinks I Made A Play For Her Husband

Published: November 23, 2011 | Last Updated: August 23, 2022 By | 13 Replies Continue Reading
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.

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Drawing lines in the sand after a friendship breakup

Published: August 3, 2011 | Last Updated: March 17, 2015 By | 7 Replies Continue Reading

People often take sides after a friendship breakup.

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