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How has a friend been supportive to YOU in the past? Has a friend helped you to see good or bad parts of a relationship?

i was in a relationship where i was kind of controlled and he called me like 5 times a day and was strangling me with too much affection. he was starting to get creepy. i finally broke up with him because i was tired of all the fighting. my friends helped me be strong enough to stand up to him (he was shorter than me, oh irony!)and now i kinda like my guy friend that helped me from the start... best friends are important, so hug your gal pals!
by silhouetteofdoom3587

Is one of your friends in a bad relationship? Did you talk to them about it? What happened? Should others do the same?

My sister is in a bad relationship. One day her boyfriend made her cry at lunch and i like flipped on him so bad.. That was one of the worst days of my life to see her cry like that. I dislike him very much. And there is absolutely nothing i can do about it. What am i supposed to do?
by deidra1694

One of my girls is in a horrible relationship with a very controlling dude. I talked to her about it but she says he does that because he loves and respects her. She and I don’t talk anymore because of him. Help?"

That's Not Cool Tip: Try talking with your friend directly and let her know you're concerned. Ask her if she's feeling controlled or threatened. Let your friend know you'll be there if she needs to talk and try not to be judgmental of her situation. Share this website and the Need Help tab resources with your friend.

I think not talking to her would be the worst thing to do in this situation. I think eventually he will cross the line in her eyes and she will see how you tried to help and maybe someday she will even apologize. But I think she will need you at some point to get through this when she finally comes to her senses.
by EmilyGrad2010

Is one of your friends in a not-so-good relationship? Did you talk to them about it? What happened? Should others do the same?

Find a way to get her out of it. tell her she deserves better, and that a controlling spouse DOEN'T lovesn't love their other. And If she stopped talking to you, it must be because he told her to, because he wants her 'all to himself'. Get her out of this no matter what it takes before something bad happens to her... your friend...
by Tawnia13