Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Tricky Situation Part 1

What do you do when you’ve got a friend that’s in a terrible relationship? No, not physically abusive or anything. You can just look at them and know that they’re settling, know that they’re not happy, know that something is wrong. You know this, but what can you do? I mean, you don’t really KNOW that they’re unhappy. Maybe that’s just part of their thing, and actually they have a crazy hot sex life, and their bickering just fuels the fire. Maybe. We never know what goes on behind closed doors. But based on what they say about each other and the way they act toward each other in public, it seems pretty clear that they’re not made in heaven. Do you say something? Do you suggest that they might be making a mistake? Do you encourage them to examine their relationship a little closer? That’s what a good friend would do, right? Good friends look out for each other, try and protect each other, help each other.
Or do they?
Maybe you should keep your mouth shut because, truly, it’s not any of your business? Do you shut the f**k up because your friend is a grown-up, and she/he can make decisions for themselves? What would be the better friend thing to do?

And the bigger question...will this person still be your friend after you do or do not speak up?

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