My Friend Is Depressed. Does That Excuse Her Flakiness?

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated ...
KQED

How To Help a Friend Who Lost Their Home in a Fire

Carolynn Spezza and her family lost their home to the 2015 Valley Fire. This post was originally published in 2017, and therefore doesn’t include COVID-19 safety or social distancing guidance. Please ...
Slate

I’ve Been Helping Out a Friend Financially. I Can’t Handle the Other Part of Our Relationship.

I have a childhood friend “Alex” who has had a rough time in adulthood. They have struggled with substance abuse and their mental health, and have never maintained a job or housing long term. They do ...
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Woman financially supported her friend with rent, but now her friend is spending freely while she’s watching her budget

The post Woman Financially Supported Her Friend With Rent, But Now Her Friend Is Spending Freely While She’s Watching Her Budget first on TwistedSifter. When a friend is in need, the majority of us ...
Psychology Today

12 Good Things to Say to a Friend During This Crisis

Here are 12 ways that you can help a friend get through this crisis if they are feeling down or anxious. Be sure to begin by reassuring them that feeling stressed is perfectly normal. In fact, if ...