When does a problem crop up in a friendship?
When a serious problem does crop up in a friendship, it’s generally unexpected, disappointing, and very uncomfortable to deal with. Communication is key, but many times we’re at a loss for what to say or how to approach a sticky situation.
Why are there so many problems in friendships?
It’s almost as hard to generalize about friendship problems—as it is to figure out how to solve them. Some situations may sound the same or have certain elements in common but when it comes down to the details, every friendship has a different trajectory based on a unique mix of personalities, circumstances and history.
How to get out of sticky friendship situations?
When another journalist recently asked me to identify some of the sticky situations that typically occur among followers of my blog,The Friendship Blog, the 8 scenarios listed below were ones that seemed to recur frequently. I’ve provided a suggestion or two for resolving each of them. PROBLEM 1
When a serious problem does crop up in a friendship, it’s generally unexpected, disappointing, and very uncomfortable to deal with. Communication is key, but many times we’re at a loss for what to say or how to approach a sticky situation.
Are there any situations that are the same?
Some situations may sound the same or have certain elements in common but when it comes down to the details, every friendship has a different trajectory based on a unique mix of personalities, circumstances and history.
When another journalist recently asked me to identify some of the sticky situations that typically occur among followers of my blog,The Friendship Blog, the 8 scenarios listed below were ones that seemed to recur frequently. I’ve provided a suggestion or two for resolving each of them. PROBLEM 1
It’s almost as hard to generalize about friendship problems—as it is to figure out how to solve them. Some situations may sound the same or have certain elements in common but when it comes down to the details, every friendship has a different trajectory based on a unique mix of personalities, circumstances and history.
Some situations may sound the same or have certain elements in common but when it comes down to the details, every friendship has a different trajectory based on a unique mix of personalities, circumstances and history.
How to get out of a sticky friend situation?
PROBLEM 1 Your friend is too busy to make plans, breaks plans, and can’t be counted upon. THE FIX Make sure she’s aware of what she’s doing; let her know she’s disappointed you; and ask her to be more reliable. If the problem persists, you may need to dilute the friendship by seeing her less frequently and/or relying on more reliable friends.
What are the signs of an unhealthy friendship?
If your friend makes fun of you, undermines your perceptions or engages in name-calling, take notice. This is not a healthy friendship. Another red flag in an unhealthy friendship is friends that tell you how you should feel rather than accepting your true feelings.