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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]these scripted responses from people who know nothing of the situation are ridiculous.

OP, i hope you will find it in your heart to give a sincere response, whether it is positive or negative. be straightforward. then do whatever feels most appropriate to you, whether it's blocking her or opening up a new friendship.

is it that difficult to be real?[/quote]

I think some people can't handle real. Have a college friend who struggles with alcohaulism despite many stints in rehap.She was a nicer person before this, but she did many alienating and hurtful things drunk. Anytime anyone tells her how self-absorbed and selfish they find her behavior she falls apart. I keep in touch only a few times a year, but I am kind. I don't like, but I just don't tell her I find the relationship one sided and self-serving. I care enough that I don't want to set off depression or another relapse, but I won't get sucked in by her neediness and sometimes abusive behavior either. She has done shitty things. Oh and believe me I have recommended therapy. She has already burned through a dozen therapists at least.

I think when someone is in the throws of an emotional illness, we have to be careful how we define real. If the friend is in a fragile state I personally would walk on eggshells a bit and not risk pushing her over the edge.[/quote]

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