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06.19.08, 15:31 PM General Topics
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How do you handle a friend who is going through a devasting time and needs support but pretty much doesn't return calls/texts etc? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 03:31 PM Flag
 

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I wouldn't push myself on them. I would initially make contact, let them know I'm here for them but would ultimately leave it up to them to let me know when they need me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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op: I agree but she's called me twice, hysterically crying, her mother has called me to let me know what's going on. told her many times that I am here, don't want to push myself on her but getting totally mixed signals a.b how to offer support [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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or: well then I would check in with her and ask how she is. Maybe by you calling she will believe that you are there for her? I went through this with a friend whose dh left her for another woman out of the blue. I just had a baby 4 wks prior and I told her to call no matter when. She was hesitant because of the new baby...so I placed a call to her and told her I wanted to check on her. She then called me almost daily [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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depends on how good of a friend. for a really good friend I would be pushier - call and say "I will be over at 5 with dinner, you don't need to answer the door" that kind of thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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op: did immediately go over right after first hysterical call but she wasn't there. dropped the ball on bringing over dinner, could have done that this week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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I agree with poster above. I would also try to call daily, even if she doesn't return my calls. If she reached out to you twice she needs and wants your support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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she's not a phone person at all. she's a texter. but i think i will take your advice and at least leave messages for her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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np; how about call her and ask if you could come over? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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sent her text on tuesday asking to come up fri..just responded a/b 10min ago saying she and dc's left for at least the wknd. i know she needs a shoulder but keeps closing the door on taking it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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then you are doing all you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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if she's going through a devastating time, why didn't you go see her immediately? When you're devastated, Friday is too long from Tuesday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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