My friend decided to leave her husband to pursue a woman and I don't support her.
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Hello how are you today?
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Hi, I'm well thanks. How are you today?
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great thanks! So you have had a good day it sounds like then.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
For the most part... my friend told me she's leaving her husband so that was pretty shocking.
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how did that news make you feel?
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Question
Very confused and upset. They don't have problems, she just fell out of love with him and wants to be with a woman.
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I have had feelings of uncertainity in my relationship before as well. I know these feelings can be upsetting
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Self-disclosure
Right. It's tough because we are all friends, she and I, our husbands and our children.
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oh goodness, that sounds like a difficult situation but at least you have your friends to help you through it
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes, they are all very upset with her. I am being the most patient but I don't like it.
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As the saying goes, good things come to those who are patient! Time heals almost everything
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Information
I agree. I just feel like the behavior is so destructive and erratic.
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Maybe your friend doesn't realized the affect her actions has had on the people around her. Have you tried talking about your feelings with her personally?
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Providing Suggestions
I have. She's very dismissive.
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If she doesn't care about how you feel maybe it would be best if you ended your friendship with her
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Providing Suggestions
I have considered that. My husband said the same. It's tough.
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Yes I understand. I believe in you and your strength to overcome this!
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Thank you for the encouragement! I know my family is what is important but this all just threw me for a loop.
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Try focusing on your family then, rather than other people. Maybe that will help you
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Providing Suggestions
I think that's what I have to do. Thank you for the advice.
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