The article discusses the complexities of discussing a friend's relationship with their partner, particularly when there are concerns about their treatment of the friend. It highlights the unspoken agreement among friends not to speak negatively about each other's partners, while also emphasizing that honesty can be crucial for a friend's well-being. The author advises considering the ramifications of sharing such opinions and suggests apologizing if boundaries were crossed but reaffirming the intent of genuine concern for the friend's happiness and health in the relationship.
It's tricky, as friends do expect a covenant to exist between them where they do not reveal their innermost thoughts about partners.
Sometimes it is best for a friend to stand up to actually be a friend and tell the truth when it needs to be heard.
You can apologize to your friend if she feels you betrayed the unspoken social contract, but add that you are genuinely concerned for her.
In the end, you want to make sure she knows how concerned you are and why.
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