"My friend always changes her story when it comes to small things, and the accumulation of all these inconsistencies is starting to get to me. For example, she was just talking about how she plans to work at the company we both work at for five more years, but then not even two minutes later, she mentioned wanting to apply to grad school within the next year."
"It's hard to keep up when her story changes so frequently, and sometimes I feel like I can't tell what's actually true. It's not just about work; she does this in other parts of her life, too. One week she's talking about saving money and being serious about her goals, and the next she's making impulsive plans that completely contradict what she said before. I don't think she's intentionally lying, but it's starting to make me question her credibility and reliability."
A friend frequently changes plans and statements across work, money, and goals, creating confusion and doubts about credibility. The recommended approach is to sit down and give specific examples of reversals, explain that the inconsistency is confusing and frustrating, and listen to the friend's response. If inconsistencies persist, reduce emotional investment in her ideas, serve as a neutral sounding board, and avoid enabling impulsive shifts by not going down a rabbit hole to help. A separate situation involves a three-person friend group where two members have growing tension and misunderstand each other's personalities, causing awkwardness during gatherings.
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