I have a close friend who constantly complains about being single, yet she regularly posts on social media about how much she hates men. When we talk about her dating struggles, she shows me her conversations with guys, and I can’t help but notice that she’s often blunt, dismissive, or even rude in her responses. It makes it really hard for me to sympathise because, from an outsider’s perspective, it seems like she’s pushing people away while also expecting to find love.
I value her as a friend, and I want to support her, but I also don’t want to sit there and agree with her when I feel like she’s contributing to her own dating difficulties. I don’t know how to support her or respond to dating conversations without sounding like I’m criticising her or making her feel bad. How can I contribute to these conversations in a way that’s honest but also kind?
Dear Reader, One of the things that is most difficult in any relationship is when people do things that aren’t aligned to what we think is best for them, especially when we can see the people we value getting in their own way. It’s a hard thing to care about someone and want them to...
