[header] How to deal with a needy friend [title] Talk in private when you are both free. [step] Pull your friend to the side to have a conversation with them. Do this during a time when you're both not busy and when they're not stressed. 
Avoid having this conversation on special days like birthdays or anniversaries. [substeps] Say something like, " angela, do you have some time to talk today after work? " you can have this conversation over the phone, but in person is best.